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Gas explosion in central Paris: at least 37 injuries, four in critical condition
- Jun, 21, 2023
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- France, Paris
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A significant fire erupted in the heart of the French capital on Wednesday after an alleged gas leak, resulting in an explosion. The incident took place in the renowned Latin Quarter of Paris and cau...
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Powerful earthquake hit northern Philippines: no fatalities, suspension of certain railway operations
- Jun, 15, 2023
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- Philippines
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The main island of the Philippines experienced a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Thursday, according to authorities. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage were reported following the quake....
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Fire caused the collapse of a section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia
- Jun, 11, 2023
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- United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Philadelphia officials stated on Sunday morning that a section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed following a fire that erupted underneath the highway caused by a tanker truck. No injuries...
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Morocco Building Collapse: at least two fatalities
- Jun, 08, 2023
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- Morocco
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According to local officials, a textile building in Tit Mellil, located in the Casablanca-Settat region, experienced a partial collapse, resulting in the loss of two lives and serious injuries to fiv...
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An under-construction bridge in India has experienced its second collapse in a year: no fatalities
- Jun, 04, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural News On Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- India
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The collapse of a section of an under-construction bridge over the Ganges River has prompted an investigation by the government of an Indian state. This incident marks the second collapse of the stru...
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A strong earthquake of 7.7-magnitude struck the South Pacific
- May, 19, 2023
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- Fiji
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The south Pacific experienced a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This seismic activity took place in a region southwest of Fiji, north of New Zealan...
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Finland bridge collapse: Dozens injured
- May, 11, 2023
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- Finland, Espoo
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On Thursday morning, a group of school children were crossing a temporary construction bridge near a shopping centre in the southern town of Tapiola when the incident occurred. A bridge collapsed res...
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Injuries and damage were reported after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake near Tokyo
- May, 11, 2023
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- Japan, Chiba
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Tokyo and its surrounding regions in Japan were hit by an earthquake on Thursday, officials and media reported. The quake had a magnitude of 5.4 and its epicenter was located in Chiba prefecture, sit...
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Building collapse due to explosion in Madison: 4 injured
- May, 09, 2023
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- United States, Wisconsin, Madison
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A building collapsed due to an explosion on Madison's west side on Tuesday injuring four people while no one appears to be trapped inside. Concerning the four injured individuals, one was taken to th...
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6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan: at least one fatality and damaged buildings
- May, 05, 2023
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- Japan
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A strong earthquake struck near the west-central coast of Japan early Friday, according to Japanese media. The quake inflicted injuries and at least one fatality, which concerned a man that fell off...
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