Accidental Archives

House Explosion in Raquette Lake Sends Two to Hospital in Accidental Blast

Raquette Lake, NY – Authorities reported that a house explosion in Raquette Lake on Thursday morning resulted in two individuals being hospitalized. The incident occurred around 10:50 a.m. on Killkare Road and was determined to be accidental by Brent M. Davison, a State Police spokesperson. Both individuals inside the home were transported to a hospital for further evaluation of their injuries. The explosion caused significant damage to the house, leaving neighbors shocked and concerned for …

Accidental Ammunition Explosion Claims Lives of 20 Soldiers in Cambodia Village

Kampong Speu province, Cambodia – Chim Sothy, a resident of Prey Beng village, looked up at the damaged roof of his home after the tragic ammunition explosion that took place on April 28, 2024. The incident, which resulted in the death of 20 soldiers at an army base in southwestern Cambodia, is believed to have been caused by mishandling of ammunition by the troops, according to a senior military official’s statement on Tuesday, April 30. …

Accidental Explosion at Honolulu Harbor Leaves Five Injured, Two Critically

HONOLULU, Hawaii – A recent explosive incident at a commercial fishing boat in Honolulu Harbor has been determined to be accidental by investigators. The incident left five individuals injured, two of whom are in critical condition. The Honolulu Fire Department traced the source of the blaze on Friday afternoon to the port side fuel tank, with the ignition originating from welding equipment that ignited diesel vapors. All of the individuals harmed in the accident were …

Teen in Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting in Ruskin, Florida

Ruskin, Florida – A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition following an accidental shooting on Saturday, as reported by local deputies. The incident took place in the 900 block of Seminole Sky Drive in the town of Ruskin. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the teen was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed any further information regarding the incident. This …

Hallsville duplex explosion caused by accidental firing of gun into propane tank, report finds

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – An investigative report has determined that the duplex explosion in Hallsville, Missouri, was caused by an accidental discharge of a gun into a propane tank, which then ignited with a lit candle. The explosion occurred on Jan. 17 in the 6300 block of East Tayler Court, resulting in serious injuries for a couple living in the duplex. The Missouri Department of Public Safety provided this information, shedding light on the unfortunate incident. …

Local Editorial Investigates the Issue of Accidental Murder in the Community

TOLEDO, Ohio – A recent study conducted by the University of Toledo revealed alarming findings related to accidental deaths in the state. The study, which analyzed data from the past 5 years, showed a significant increase in accidental deaths across the state, with Toledo being particularly affected. According to the research, the leading cause of accidental deaths in Toledo was attributed to motor vehicle accidents, comprising almost 40% of all accidental deaths in the city. …

Probation for Wausau Woman Convicted in Infant’s Accidental Asphyxia Death

WAUSAU, Wis. – A 26-year-old Wausau woman has been sentenced to 10 years of probation for the death of her 3-month-old child. Shailey Huron, now a resident of Texas, entered a plea deal in October and will serve her probation in her home state. If she violates the terms of her probation, she faces a year in jail. The incident took place on March 30, 2020, when police and ambulance crews responded to a home …