Robot Taxis Stop in Traffic in Chinese City, Stranding Travelers
The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.
Accidents and Safety
Russia Launches Major Attack Hours Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
Russia unleashed a series of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine on Thursday, injuring at least 20 people and damaging buildings in eight different regions.
3 People Are Killed in Series of Avalanches in Austrian Alps
The police said several other rescues took place. The avalanches happened amid severe weather warnings across the region.
Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike
Thomas Plamberger was given a suspended prison sentence and fined in a case that tested the limits of personal responsibility in mountaineering.
A Crane Collapse in Thailand Killed 2, One Day After a Similar Tragedy
A crane collapsed on an expressway on the outskirts of Bangkok on Thursday, killing at least two people, an official said. It was the second fatal accident involving cranes in the country in two days.
‘Squished Between Chairs’ on a Train: How Some Passengers Survived a Crane Collapse
Some travelers were able to squeeze out of mangled cars and others were rescued by residents, after the accident in northeastern Thailand. Dozens did not survive.
Thailand Has 2nd Deadly Accident Involving a Crane in 2 Days
The crane’s collapse, which killed at least two people outside Bangkok, came a day after another crane fell on a train in the northeast, leaving at least 32 people dead.
Crane Falls on Passenger Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 32
The authorities said there were almost 200 people aboard when the accident happened northeast of Bangkok. Dozens were injured.
Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire Was Not Inspected for 6 Years, Authorities Say
Officials in Crans-Montana, the Swiss alpine resort town where a bar fire killed 40 people last week, are facing growing accusations of lax oversight.
Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
Companies like Kairos Energy are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.