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Report published on train derailment and hazardous material spill
The illustrated summary complements the NTSB’s comprehensive 201-page final report by using images and diagrams to clarify the causes of the derailment and the NTSB’s safety recommendations for preventing future incidents. While…
October 16, 2024 -
Grenfell Report: Major Findings from the Investigation
The final report from the Grenfell Inquiry highlights how a series of failings within both the government and the private sector turned Grenfell Tower into a deadly hazard. In 2017, a fire…
September 5, 2024 -
UK Major Incident After Cyanide Spill
Authorities declared a major incident on Wednesday after a sodium cyanide spill in a canal in the West Midlands was identified as a significant public health hazard. Following the toxic spill, which…
August 14, 2024 -
Shelter-in-Place Order Issued Following Chemical Incident in South Wales
Residents near a chemical plant were instructed to close their windows and doors after a white mist was observed emanating from the facility at the Dow site in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.…
June 17, 2024 -
Tata Chemicals Fined Over £1 Million After Contractor’s Fatal Accident at UK Plant
A 37-year-old father of four, employed as a scaffolder by Altrad NSG, tragically lost his life while working at Tata’s Lostock Hall site. On 30 November 2016, during his work, Densmore stepped…
June 12, 2024 -
Mold Facility Incident: Synthite Releases Statement
Emergency services responded to an incident at a chemical plant on Denbigh Road in Mold on Tuesday afternoon, marked by multiple explosions. Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed…
May 2, 2024 -
Investigation Underway Following Explosion at BAE Systems Factory in South Wales
BAE Systems, the largest defense contractor in the UK and a prominent engineering firm, is conducting an investigation after an explosion occurred at its facility in Glascoed, Monmouthshire, South Wales, on Wednesday…
April 17, 2024 -
Firefighters Cease Operations After Four-Day Blaze at Scottish Battery Recycling Plant
At approximately 10:00 PM local time, a fire erupted at a Scottish battery recycling plant, prompting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to advise nearby residents to remain indoors with windows and…
April 16, 2024
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