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Quick-Thinking Mail Carrier Alerts First Responders to Garbage Truck Blaze, Preventing Larger Disaster in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights, IL — A quick-thinking U.S. Postal Service letter carrier is being credited with heroic actions after notifying emergency services about a burning garbage truck which later exploded. The incident occurred earlier this month in the northwest suburb of Arlington Heights, shocking the community but thankfully resulting in no serious injuries thanks to the prompt reactions of first responders and the letter carrier. Rafael Pozo, who serves as the safety captain for his postal …

Bucket Bomb Scare: Firework Explosion Injures Four on Howrah Mail Train

Sirhind, India — A late-night explosion in the general compartment of the Howrah Mail near Sirhind railway station in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district left four passengers injured on Saturday. The incident involved a plastic bucket containing firecrackers, according to the Government Railway Police (GRP). At approximately 10:30 p.m., as the train travelled from Amritsar to Howrah, an unexpected blast emanated from the general coach, leading to panic and confusion among the passengers. GRP officials quickly …