Snowdon Avalanche Prompts Major Rescue for Missing Climber
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team faces unsustainable callouts on Snowdon, driven by social media trends. A third involve unprepared young men on Crib Goch. Read the urgent warning.
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Social media hikers overwhelm Snowdon mountain rescue
Mountain rescue teams in Snowdonia issue a stark warning as unprepared hikers, inspired by viral social media posts, trigger a record number of callouts. Learn how to stay safe.
Manslaughter charge after woman left to freeze on mountain
A 36-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Grossglockner mountain. Prosecutors detail critical errors and negligence in the tragic case.
Man Charged After Girlfriend Dies on Austria's Highest Mountain
An experienced climber faces manslaughter charges after leaving his inexperienced girlfriend for six hours on Grossglockner, where she froze to death. Read the full investigation details.
Lime e-bike user sues after leg broken in crash
A London cyclist is taking legal action against Lime after a rented e-bike skidded, causing life-changing leg fractures. He warns of a dangerous design flaw.
Man charged with manslaughter after girlfriend dies on mountain
A man faces up to three years in prison after his inexperienced partner froze to death on Austria's highest peak. The trial is set for 2026. Read the full investigation details.
Fatal e-bike crash in Manchester leaves rider dead
A male e-bike rider has died and two pedestrians are seriously injured after a collision on Rochdale Road in Blackley. Significant road closures remain in place. Avoid the area.
Teacher breaks neck in Peru after lightning strike kills friend
A US teacher suffered a broken neck in a horrific Peru bike crash moments after a lightning bolt killed his friend. James Fernandez remains in critical condition as family faces huge medical bills.
Manchester e-bike crash: Rider dead, two pedestrians hurt
A man has died and two pedestrians are in hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Rochdale Road, Blackley. Police have closed several roads as investigations continue.
NSW to cut e-bike power and speed after fatal crash
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
E-Bike Rider Killed in Sydney CBD Truck Crash
A man in his 30s died after a collision with a garbage truck in Ultimo, causing major delays. Police are investigating the fatal traffic accident.
Student dies in 500ft Snowdon fall in atrocious weather
John Aravinth, a 20-year-old medical student, fell 500ft on Mount Snowdon after becoming separated from his family in 'beyond atrocious' conditions. Read the full inquest report.
Two climbers die on New Zealand's Mount Aoraki
Two mountain climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued. Read the full report on this alpine tragedy.
Two climbers die on New Zealand's highest peak
Two mountaineers, including a certified guide, have died on Aoraki/Mount Cook. Two others were rescued in a challenging overnight alpine operation. Read the full report.
Two climbers die in fall from Mount Cook
A mountain guide and client have died after falling from Aoraki/Mount Cook's summit ridge. The incident is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of alpine climbing.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes over safety risk
Fitness giant Peloton issues urgent recall of 2.2 million exercise bikes after reports of seat posts breaking and detaching during use, causing multiple injuries.
Las Vegas school bus driver killed in bike lane tragedy
A Las Vegas school bus driver was tragically killed while cycling in a designated bike lane, sparking urgent calls for improved road safety measures and protected cycling infrastructure.
Avalanche Tragedy on Yalung Ri Peak in Himalayas
A devastating avalanche has struck a climbing expedition on Nepal's Yalung Ri, resulting in multiple fatalities and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Deadly Avalanche in Nepal Himalayas Kills Five
A devastating avalanche has struck the Himalayan mountains of Nepal, killing at least five people and leaving several others missing in one of the deadliest mountain disasters this season.
Boy, 11, dies in Darwin River quad bike tragedy
A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life following a devastating quad bike crash in rural Northern Territory, sparking fresh safety concerns about off-road vehicles.
British father and daughter die in Mont Blanc climbing tragedy
A British father and his daughter are among five climbers who lost their lives in a devastating accident on Mont Blanc's treacherous Bosses ridge, sparking a major international rescue operation.
Five climbers killed in Dolomites avalanche tragedy
A devastating avalanche in Italy's Dolomite mountains has claimed the lives of five climbers, including a father and his young daughter, during a popular via ferrata route. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.
Father and daughter climbers die in Italian Alps tragedy
Experienced climbers Hansjörg and Martina Leukert found dead after failing to return from challenging South Tyrol ascent in devastating mountain accident.
Five dead in Italian Alps avalanche tragedy
A climbing expedition on the Marmolada mountain turns fatal as an avalanche claims five lives, with one survivor hospitalised in critical condition.
Five German climbers die in Italian Alps avalanche
A devastating avalanche in the Italian Alps has claimed the lives of five German mountaineers, with rescue teams recovering all bodies after a massive snow collapse on Monte Cristallo.
Ski to Sweden's Highest Mountain Hut - Arctic Adventure
Discover the thrilling ski expedition to Tarfala, Europe's highest mountain hut, where breathtaking Arctic landscapes meet Swedish mountain tradition in this ultimate alpine challenge.
Teen dies in Queensland e-bike tragedy
A Queensland community mourns as 16-year-old Zeke Hondow dies in a horrific e-bike collision, raising urgent safety questions about electric bicycle regulations.
UK's Highest Railway: Stunning Snowdonia Views From £25
Discover the Snowdon Mountain Railway, the UK's highest track offering breathtaking panoramic views of Wales for just £25 return. This historic Victorian engineering marvel takes passengers on an unforgettable journey to the summit of Wales' tallest peak.
Evie Richards storms to Mountain Bike World Cup victory
British mountain bike sensation Evie Richards storms to victory in Araxá, marking an emotional comeback after two years of injury struggles and setbacks.
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