One child, 5, was killed and five other people were injured when a Honda Civic run a red light and struck an SUV at an intersection on SW 820 Loop Freeway in Fort Worth, Texas

A small child was killed in a crash in Southwest Fort Worth, police say


By Prescotte Stokes III

pstokes@star-telegram.com

August 26, 2018


Fort Worth, Texas


One child was killed and five other people were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Southwest Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon, according to Fort Worth police.

The rollover accident involving a Honda Civic and an SUV occurred at the intersection of the 4700 block of Southwest 820 Loop Freeway around 1 p.m., Police reported.

The driver of the Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Southwest 820 Loop and possibly ran a red light, according to Fort Worth police investigators. The driver of the SUV was traveling northbound on Frontage Road when the Honda struck the SUV causing it to roll over.

A 5-year-old Hispanic male inside of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Three other people inside the SUV were transported to a local hospital and tested for minor injuries. The two people occupying the Honda were also taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.

The child has not been identified at this time pending an autopsy by the medical examiner’s office.

Fort Worth police said the investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time.

Fishing vessel Hit List caught fire and sank, creating a 500 gallon fuel oil spill in the Merrimack River

Smoke rises from the cabin of the fishing boat Hit List Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Newberryport, Massachusetts. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)





Coast Guard, local partners respond to pollution incident in the Merrimack River
August 25th, 2018




BOSTON, Mass. — The Coast Guard and local partners responded to a fuel oil spill in the Merrimack River Friday after a fishing boat caught fire and sank.

The fishing vessel Hit List was later salvaged and removed from the river. The Hit List is no longer a hazard to navigation.

The Hit List was reported to have approximately 500 gallons of fuel oil on board, with a maximum fuel tank capacity of about 700 gallons.

Members from Coast Guard Sector Boston’s pollution response team arrived on scene Friday evening and worked through the night. An oil sheen was observed on the Merrimack River, and the Coast Guard is overseeing efforts to contain and clean up the spill.

No injuries were reported to the Coast Guard, and the cause of the fire and sinking is under investigation.

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Fishing boat bursts into flames on the Merrimack River

Credit: Newburyport Fire
 

NEWBURYPORT, MASS. (WHDH) - 

A 42-foot fishing boat that was waiting to offload an Atlantic bluefin tuna burst into flames on the Merrimack River Friday evening, sending the captain and his mate scrambling to safety, officials said.

Newburyport fire crews responding to a reported boat fire about 6 p.m. found the “Hit List” fishing vessel in flames, Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire said in a statement.

The vessel was deemed a total loss and was floundering as the tide went out Friday evening.

There were no reported injuries.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Newburyport Fire Department and the Newburyport Harbormaster.

Panama-flagged bulk carrier GDF Suez North Sea carrying cement cargo was disabled after lost propulsion over 100 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean

NEW YORK — 

The Coast Guard coordinated the tow of a disabled 611-foot freighter into the port of New York and New Jersey after it lost propulsion over 100 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, August 21.

At around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New York received a report that the Panama-flagged bulk carrier GDF Suez North Sea with 21 crew aboard, was disabled. The Coast Guard monitored the situation over the following days as the crew attempted to repair the propulsion system.

By Thursday night, the vessel’s crew determined they were unable to affect repairs, and the Coast Guard began facilitating an offshore salvage operation. An HC-144A Ocean Sentry aircraft from Air Station Cape Cod arrived on scene at approximately 10:45 a.m., Friday, to establish communications with the vessel and assess its condition.

The parent company of GDF Suez North Sea dispatched the tug Atlantic Salvor from the Port of New York and New Jersey to rendezvous with the vessel over 100 miles offshore and take her under tow. The Atlantic Salvor began towing operations towards New York around 12:30 p.m., Friday. Coast Guard Sector New York personnel closely monitored the vessel’s transit through busy offshore shipping lanes.

Upon arrival to Ambrose Channel, the Coast Guard directed the use of at least three tugs to tow the disabled vessel into New York Harbor and to its berth in Newark.

On Sunday, August 26, Coast Guard Sector New York’s Vessel Traffic Service coordinated and managed the complex towing evolution through New York Harbor, and Coast Guard personnel from Station New York provided a safety escort.

“There is nothing routine about taking a loaded freighter under tow offshore and bringing her safely into port,” said Capt. Jason Tama, commander of Coast Guard Sector New York. “This was a successful team effort involving a number of port partners and commercial salvage assets from the Port of New York and New Jersey. We are grateful to all involved for their professionalism and duty to protect the crew, the vessel, and the port.”

The vessel is carrying cement cargo. The cause of the vessel’s loss of propulsion is under investigation.

Driver Jose Perez, 45, and passenger Luis Antonio Banegas, 39, died and Carlos Sarmiento injured when their 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV veered out of control and crashed into a wooded area in Holtsville, Long Island.

HOLTSVILLE, NY – 

Two people were killed in a single-car crash in Holtsville Saturday night, police said.

According to Suffolk Police, 45-year-old Jose Perez was driving a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe west on Woodside Avenue when he lost control of the SUV just east of Patchogue-Holbrook Road at about 10:30 p.m.

The SUV left the roadway and crashed in a wooded area.

Perez, of Patchogue, and 39-year-old Luis Antonio Banegas, of East Patchogue, a passenger in the backseat of the SUV, were transported via ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where they were pronounced dead.

Carlos Sarmiento, 34, of Patchogue, a passenger in the front seat of the vehicle, was taken to the same hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The SUV was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.

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2 men killed when out of control SUV crashes into Long Island woods

Sunday, August 26, 2018

HOLTSVILLE, NY, Long Island --



Two people were killed and another person was hurt when an SUV veered out of control and crashed into a wooded area on Long Island.

Police say 45-year-old Jose Perez lost control of the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Woodside Avenue in Holbrook.

Perez and 39-year-old backseat passenger Luis Antonio Banegas were pronounced dead at a hospital. Another passenger, Carlos Sarmiento, is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the 34-year-old Sarmiento was sitting in the front of the vehicle.

The SUV was impounded for a safety check. The crash remains under investigation.



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Two Dead, One Injured After Car Veers Off Road on Long Island: Police

August 26, 2018

A driver and his passenger died after he lost control of his car and crashed into a wooded area on Long Island, police said.

Jose Perez, 45, of Patchogue, was traveling westbound on Woodside Avenue in Holbrook around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday when he lost control of the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area, Suffolk County police said.

Perez and backseat passenger Luis Antonio Banegas, 39, of East Patchogue, were taken to Long Island Community Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, police said.

The front seat passenger, Carlos Sarmiento, 34, of Patchogue, was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.

NTSB investigating the fiery crash of a Piper PA-22-150 plane in Island Pond, Vermont that left the pilot dead

ISLAND POND, Vt. (WCAX) 

The Vermont State Police is investigating a fatal plane crash in Island Pond.
 
It happened Saturday afternoon near the John H. Boylan Airport on Route 105. Around 3:45 p.m., a large fire was reported about 100 yards from the airport runway. Emergency crews responding to the scene located a small single-engine aircraft that had been badly burned. The sole occupant of the plane was found deceased.

State police are working to confirm the identify of the victim.

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are expected on scene Sunday to begin an investigation into the cause of the crash. Members of the Vermont State Police will remain on scene overnight to secure the location.


Narrative:
The aircraft impacted the terrain near John H Boylan State Airport (5B1), Island Pond, Vermont. The airplane was consumed by the post-impact fire and the sole pilot onboard was fatally injured.

Sources:
http://www.wcax.com/content/news/Fatal-plane-crash-in-Island-Pond-491723611.html
https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/pilot-dies-in-island-pond-plane-crash/article_8de3f012-a8c1-11e8-b757-cb819161e405.html
https://www.google.com/maps/place/John+H+Boylan+State+Airport,+3597+VT-105,+Island+Pond,+VT+05846/@44.789634,-71.827403,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4cb683050da167af:0x45eab1a6d549547?hl=en-us&gl=us
Date: 25-AUG-2018
Time: 15:45
Type: Airplane
Owner/operator:

Registration:

C/n / msn:

Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: near John H Boylan State Airport (5B1), Island Pond, VT - United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature: Unknown
Departure airport:

Destination airport:

REPORT: Residents of Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh, and Bennington, VT were exposed to PFOA in the air and in their drinking water for an unknown period of time

Report released on PFOA contamination-related illnesses

By:
Web Staff

August 21, 2018

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) - 

The results of a local PFOA study was released on Tuesday.

The report by Bennington College and a team of local environmental and health experts includes previously unreported cases of cancer and other serious injuries linked to PFOA.

It focuses on three main areas in our region dealing with the contamination including Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh, and Bennington.

“PFOA has been associated with a number of serious illnesses. Residents of Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh, and Bennington were exposed to PFOA in the air and in their drinking water for an unknown period of time. People have the right to know if drinking contaminated water and breathing polluted air affected their health. The only way to do that is to establish a long-term medical monitoring program. Every resident needs to make sure their medical providers know about their exposures and that necessary tests are conducted, beyond the blood work being offered by the State Health Department,” said Judith Enck, former EPA Regional Administrator.

A total of 443 people completed the study and reported various illnesses including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, pregnancy induced hypertension, and 231 cases of thyroid disease.



Read more about the study and its findings.

4 SKYDIVERS DEAD FROM THE JUMPING PLACE SKYDIVING CENTER, ANOTHER CRITICAL AFTER THEIR CESSNA 182A PLANE CRASHES AND BURNS AT THE EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL AIRPORT, GEORGIA

He is also listed as one of the dead instructors

Chris Elridge is listed as one of the dead by his daughter on their Facebook page

Chris Elridge is listed as one of the dead by his daughter on their Facebook page

Chris Elridge is listed as one of the dead by his daughter on their Facebook page

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aliaksandr "Alex" Bahrytsevich, 31, was one of four people killed in a small plane crash in Georgia on Saturday, the U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights, announced Sunday. Photo courtesy U.S. Army Golden Knights/Facebook 


U.S. Army soldier among four killed in Georgia plane crash
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EMANUEL COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - 

The victims in Saturday's deadly plane crash in Emanuel County have been identified.

SG Aliaksandr “Alex” Bahrytsevich, 31 years old, is one of the four people who died in the incident.

He served in the US army, most recently as a demonstrator on the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team.

According to the US Army Golden Knights Facebook page, Alex was passionate about skydiving and always sought opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the team.

He was off duty when the plane crashed.

The other victims have been identified as Justin Duff, 42, of Statesboro, Aliaksandr Bahrytsevich, 31, of Reaford, NC, Andrew Swenson, 23, of S Daytona Beach, FL, and Chris Eldridge of Rincon GA.  A fifth person, William Middlebrooks was taken to Augusta University Medical Center.

At last check he was in critical condition.

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By
Daniel Uria

August 26, 2018 (UPI) -- 

A U.S. Army soldier was identified as one of four people killed in a small plane crash in Georgia on Saturday.

Staff Sgt. Aliaksandr "Alex" Bahrytsevich, 31, died in the crash while off duty in Swainsboro, the U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights, announced Sunday.


"Alex was extremely passionate about the sport of skydiving and always sought opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the team," the team said.

A Cessna 182A aircraft with five people aboard crashed shortly after taking off from East Georgia Regional Airport at 2:08 p.m. Saturday the Federal Aviation Administration said, according to The Fayetteville Observer.

Reports indicated four people, including Bahrytsevich, were killed and the fifth was in critical condition.

The Army Golden Knights said Bahrytsevich was originally from Belarus and "served the US Army with distinction and pride," most recently serving as a demonstrator on the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team.

He is survived by his mother, Nattallia, and father, Mikhail and funeral arrangements and memorial ceremony information will be released later in the week.


"We ask for respect and privacy for the family during this time of sorrow and grief," the Golden Knights said.


It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the US Army Parachute Team announces the recent death of SSG Aliaksandr “Alex” Bahrytsevich. SSG Bahrytsevich, 31 years of age, was killed on Saturday, 25 August 2018, in a small plane crash while off duty in Swainsboro, Georgia. Alex was extremely passionate about the sport of skydiving and always sought opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the team. Originally from Belarus, Alex served the US Army with distinction and pride. He served most recently as a demonstrator on the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team. Alex is survived by his mother, Nattallia, and father, Mikhail. We ask for respect and privacy for the family during this time of sorrow and grief. Funeral arrangements and memorial ceremony information will be released later this week.
U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights
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A single-engine plane carrying five people crashed Saturday afternoon at East Georgia Regional Airport in Swainsboro, Ga.

Emanuel County Deputy Coroner Randy Love said there were four fatalities.

Love confirmed the plane is owned by The Jumping Place Skydiving Center in Statesboro, Ga.

On its Facebook page the business posted, “Today we have suffered an enormous loss. NTSB will be investigating the crash. We’ve lost loved ones. Please be respectful of loved ones. We’ve all lost parts of our family.”

Earlier Saturday a post said, “We are closed for the rest of the weekend.”

Love said the bodies of the victims will be transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences Coastal Lab in Savannah, Ga.

According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was a Cessna 182A.

The FAA will investigate and the National Transportation Safety Board will determine the cause of the crash, the FAA statement said.

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UPDATE: 4 dead after small plane crashes at Swainsboro Airport 

Saturday, August 25th 2018
By J. Bryan Randall, Digital Content Manager

By Nicolle Sartain, Producer


Deadly plane crash in Swainsboro (WFXG) SWAINSBORO, GA (WFXG) -

Four people are dead and one survivor is fighting for their life after a plane crash in Swainsboro.

The crash happened at around 2 p.m. at the East Georgia Regional Airport. The plane was carrying passengers for The Jumping Place Skydiving Center from Statesboro. The survivor was taken to a hospital in Augusta, where they are listed in critical condition.

FOX 54 is at the airport now speaking with Emanuel County and Swainsboro officials to get more information. The NTSB has been on the scene since around 7 p.m. and will be investigating the crash.



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Narrative:
Following a loss of engine power during takeoff, the aircraft staled and subsequent impact the ground at East Georgia Regional Airport, Georgia. The aircraft was partially consumed by the post-impact fire and four of the five occupants were fatally injured. One fifth occupant received serious injuries.

Sources:
http://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20180825/four-killed-in-plane-crash-at-emanuel-county-airport
http://www.wbrc.com/story/38961422/small-plane-crashes-at-swainsboro-airport
http://www.walb.com/story/38961373/small-plane-crashes-at-swainsboro-airport
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-swainsboro-plane-crash-fears-13140309
http://www.wlox.com/story/38961422/small-plane-crashes-at-swainsboro-airport

http://www.thejumpingplace.com
Date: 25-AUG-2018
Time: 14:00 LT
Type:
Cessna 182A
Owner/operator: The Jumping Place Skydiving Center
Registration:

C/n / msn:

Fatalities: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 5
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: East Georgia Regional Airport (KSBO), Swainsboro, GA - United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature: Parachuting
Departure airport: East Georgia Rgn’l (KSBO)
Destination airport: East Georgia Rgn’l (KSBO)

The landing gear collapse on a FedEx MD-10-10F, wide-body cargo jet was caused by corrosion that led to fatigue cracking at the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport

The final resting position of a FedEx MD-10-10F after it left the runway following the collapse of the left main landing gear during an attempted landing at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is depicted in this Oct. 29, 2016, photo of the accident site. (NTSB Photo by Dan Bower)





Corrosion, Metal Fatigue Cause Wide-Body Freighter Landing Gear Collapse

August 23, 2018


WASHINGTON, DC — 

The landing gear collapse on a FedEx MD-10-10F, wide-body cargo jet was caused by corrosion that led to fatigue cracking, according to an NTSB report released Thursday.

Shortly after the FedEx MD-10-10F touched down at the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport Oct. 28, 2016, the flight crew reported hearing a “bang” as the brakes were applied. The airplane yawed to the left as it decelerated and came to rest on the left side of the runway, followed by a fuel-fed fire on the left wing. The two crew-members evacuated the plane with one suffering minor injuries during the egress. The plane was damaged beyond economical repair.


Investigators found the failure of the left main landing gear was the result of a metal fatigue crack that initiated within the gear. The crack went undetected and gradually progressed until the gear collapsed.

The NTSB also said the interval of nine years between scheduled overhauls of the main landing gear, which exceeded Boeing’s recommendation of eight years, contributed to the accident. Investigators determined the fatigue crack would likely have been detected during an overhaul. The gear failed eight years and 213 days after its last overhaul.

The 23-page final report is available at https://go.usa.gov/xUu8d.

The accident docket, which includes photographs, interview summaries, factual reports and other materials used in the course of the investigation, is available at https://go.usa.gov/xUuWd.

2-alarm chemical fire at Advanced Plating, an auto-chrome plating shop in East Nashville, TN destroys at least half of the facility

(Photo: TDOT)


Crews fight large chemical fire at Advanced Plating in Nashville
Yihyun Jeong, Nashville Tennessean 

August 25, 2018





Nashville, TN
 
Crews responded to a chemical fire at an auto-chrome plating shop in East Nashville on Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to the 2-alarm fire at Advanced Plating in the 1400 block of Cowan Court, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to the Nashville Fire Department.

No injuries were reported.

Five nearby buildings were evacuated as crews worked to get the fire under control by 3 p.m.

Nashville Fire said crews were working to check that none of the hazardous chemicals entered the nearby Cumberland River.

Here is what Advanced Plating posted on their facebook pages:

As you may have seen today, Advanced Plating has fallen victim to a fire. At this time the cause of the fire is not known, but we do know that half of our facility is a total loss. However, if you follow Advanced Plating, you know that we are no strangers to disasters. We have survived a fire before, as well as the horrific flood of 2010. While it will be a difficult and long road to come back from this, rest assured that we will bounce back, we will rebuild, and we will be back stronger than ever. If disaster has taught us anything over the years, it is that we are resilient and have an amazing support group. Now, communication will be down for awhile as you might have guessed, but please be patient as we access the contents of the building and work to collect and assemble all of the customers parts and pieces. At this point it will be tough to say that we can account for everything, as this happened with zero warning, but we will do everything we can to take care of our customer base. We greatly appreciate everyone’s support and prayers as we sort everything out. As soon as contact is restored, we will let everyone know how we can be reached.

2 dead, several injured after a Trinity Railway Express passenger train collides with dump truck in Euless, Texas when the truck crossed the tracks while the arms were down and lights and alarm bells were going off

The truck was struck by the westbound train and burst into flames, killing two people inside.

2 dead, several injured after Texas passenger train collides with dump truck


The Associated Press

Updated: Aug 25th, 2018 - 7:30pm (EDT)


EULESS, Texas (AP) — 

Authorities in Northeast Texas say a passenger train collided with a dump truck that was on the tracks, killing two people inside the truck.

Emergency crews say 11 people on the Trinity Railway Express were also injured in the crash Saturday afternoon and were taken to a nearby hospital. Two patients are in critical condition, while three others have serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The accident occurred in Euless, about halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth.

The Dallas Morning News reports the collision shattered some train windows and damaged the front of the train. Dallas Area Rapid Transit spokesman Morgan Lyons tells KHOU the accident should have been avoidable.

It is not clear how fast the train was traveling or why the dump truck was on the railroad tracks. 

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FOX4News.com Staff


Updated: Aug 25 2018 09:27PM CDT

Officials in Fort Worth say a deadly collision between a train and a dump trunk could have easily been prevented.

It happened about noon, Saturday, in far east Fort Worth, on the border with Arlington.

According to DART, witnesses say the truck crossed the tracks while the arms were down and lights and bells were going off. The train operator tried to brake but there wasn’t enough time to stop before the collision. Two people inside the truck were killed.


"Our trains do not take more than a few seconds. there is nothing on the other side that is worth your life. two people are dead. That’s tragic,” said DART spokesman Morgan Lyons


Witnesses on the train describe seeing a fireball explosion outside their windows upon impact. Arlington, Euless, Fort Worth fire departments and MedStar all responded. Officials say 2 people in the dump truck are dead, and according to MedStar; 11 people, including the train conductor, were transported to local hospitals. 2 are in critical condition, 3 are serious, and 6 have minor injuries. 30 others were treated on scene and released.

MedStar says most patients had trauma injuries or heat issues. Jason Gladden was sitting on the upper level of the train as it collided with the truck.

“It was really like one of those near death experiences, with the fire and the smoke, you didn't know what was gonna happen, if the train was gonna catch on fire, if it was gonna derail,” he said.

The deceased have not yet been identified. The maximum authorized speed for the train at that point is 79 mph, but officials don't know yet how fast the train was going upon impact. DART has shuttle busses getting passengers between Bell and Centreport stations as several agencies investigate.