Dog and owner shocked by live sidewalk in Pittsburgh
A woman and her dog were violently convulsed by a stray electrical current on a wet Pittsburgh pavement. The city had pledged inspections after a 2024 fatality but never completed them.
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Woman and Dog Electrocuted on Pittsburgh Sidewalk
A Pittsburgh woman and her dog suffered violent electric shocks from a live streetlight pole. The incident has triggered an urgent citywide safety review.
Giant sinkhole opens at Melbourne sports oval, games cancelled
A huge sinkhole has forced the closure of a popular Melbourne sports field, disrupting local games. Authorities urge the public to stay away as investigations link it to nearby tunnel works.
Mexico train crash kills 13, injures 98 in Oaxaca
At least 13 dead after Interoceanic Train derails in Mexico, raising safety concerns over flagship infrastructure projects. President Sheinbaum vows investigation.
Labour set to miss 150-project infrastructure target
New analysis reveals Labour is on track to approve just 107 major infrastructure projects, missing its 150-target due to ministerial delays. Read the full report.
Expert's 7 vital rideshare safety tips for the holidays
A safety expert with a law enforcement background shares essential rideshare safety advice for solo travellers this festive season. Learn how to stay protected.
124 Deaths Show UK Health and Safety Rules Must Stay
Ruth Wilkinson of IOSH warns that deregulating health and safety is dangerous and costly. With 124 workplace deaths last year, we must uphold standards for safe growth.
States Sue Trump Over $2bn EV Charging Fund Withholding
A coalition of 16 US states and Washington DC is suing the Trump administration for unlawfully withholding over $2 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding. Read the latest on this major legal clash over climate policy.
Royal Darwin Hospital Roof Collapse During Storms
Part of Royal Darwin Hospital's roof collapsed during heavy rainfall. Authorities confirm all staff and patients are safe with no injuries reported. Stay updated on hospital infrastructure safety.
Farmers Blast Rural Speed Limit Cuts to 70km/h
Australian farmers condemn government proposal to slash rural speed limits to 70km/h, calling it 'extraordinary nonsense' that will delay food supplies without fixing road safety.
AI Becomes the New Eyes on America's Roads
US cities and states are deploying AI-powered dashcams and data analysis to tackle potholes, damaged guardrails, and improve road safety. Discover how this technology is making a difference.
Newly Built Hongqi Bridge Collapses in China
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed after landslides, sending concrete into the river below. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. Read the full investigation.
Newly Opened Bridge in China Collapses in Sichuan
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed just days after opening, with dramatic footage capturing the incident. Investigation launched into infrastructure safety.
Kentucky Bridge Collapse After Freight Ship Strike
A catastrophic bridge collapse in Louisville, Kentucky, after a freight ship collision prompts urgent safety review and transport disruption warnings.
Rail staff prevent disaster after Huntingdon track sabotage
Quick-thinking railway workers prevented a catastrophic incident after discovering dangerous obstructions deliberately placed on tracks near Huntingdon, potentially saving countless lives.
Rail Safety Crisis: Urgent Reforms After Investigation
A damning investigation into Britain's railway network exposes critical safety gaps, prompting urgent calls for regulatory overhaul and infrastructure investment to protect passengers and staff.
Serbia remembers deadly station collapse anniversary
Emotional crowds gathered across Serbia to commemorate the victims of last year's catastrophic railway station collapse that claimed multiple lives and left a nation in mourning.
Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Container Ship Strike
A catastrophic bridge collapse in Baltimore after a container ship collision triggers massive emergency response and raises serious infrastructure safety concerns.
Ex-Aviva Chief Barral Heads UK Infrastructure Bank
Ex-Aviva CEO David Barral appointed as permanent chair of UK Infrastructure Bank, bringing decades of financial expertise to drive national infrastructure projects and economic growth.
Fury as thief steals 21 manhole covers in dangerous spree
Residents and authorities are outraged as a reckless thief removes crucial manhole covers from residential streets, creating deadly hazards for pedestrians and motorists in a shocking crime spree.
Thief steals every manhole cover from street overnight
Residents of a quiet residential street wake up to find every single manhole cover stolen overnight, creating dangerous craters and sparking major safety concerns in their neighbourhood.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Reconnected to Ukraine Grid
Europe's largest nuclear facility has been successfully reconnected to Ukraine's external power supply after emergency repairs, averting potential catastrophe amid ongoing conflict.
London Cycling Safety Crisis Investigation
An exclusive investigation into London's most dangerous cycling hotspots reveals alarming patterns of behaviour that are putting pedestrians' safety in jeopardy across the capital.
Trump freezes $12bn infrastructure funding nationwide
Former President Donald Trump halts $12 billion in infrastructure funding, freezing hundreds of projects nationwide in a dramatic move that threatens economic growth and job creation.
Network Rail fined £6.7m over London Bridge safety failure
Network Rail has been ordered to pay £6.7 million following the death of a vulnerable man at London Bridge station, exposing critical safety failures in Britain's rail infrastructure.
30km/h limits protect cyclists, barely slow commutes
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that reducing urban speed limits from 50km/h to 30km/h dramatically improves cyclist safety while adding mere seconds to typical car journeys.
Sydney rail goes high-tech to fight overhead hazards
Sydney's rail network is deploying cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.
Widow: Husband's workplace death was 'avoidable'
Exclusive: A grieving widow speaks out after her husband was killed in a preventable work accident, with a coroner ruling serious safety failures contributed to his death.
Britain's Pothole Crisis: The Shocking Truth
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.
Pothole Peril: The Costly Dangers Facing UK Cyclists
A Guardian investigation reveals how Britain's crumbling road infrastructure is causing serious injuries and financial hardship for cyclists, with victims facing uphill battles for compensation.
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