22 h. ago 'Adventurous' Brit crushed to death by her own van during tropical cyclone in Australia

Eleanor Thompson, known as Ellie, was pronounced dead after she was found under the vehicle in Burringbar, New South Wales, on March 11, an inquest at Ruthin Coroner's Court heard

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26 h. ago Brit tourist crushed to death by own van in cyclone while travelling in Australia – as devastated family pay tribute

A BRIT tourist was crushed to death by her van in a cyclone while travelling in Australia, an inquest heard. Eleanor Thompson, known as Ellie, was discovered under the vehicle in Burringbar, New South Wales, on March 11. An inquest heard severe tropical cyclone Alfred had hit Australia from February 22 up until March 8...

Society

29 h. ago British tourist crushed to death by her own van in cyclone and isn't found for days

Eleanor Thompson, known to her pals as Ellie, had been travelling for three years when she was caught in a deadly cyclone in Australia

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30 h. ago British woman, 35, was crushed to death under her own campervan after tropical cyclone struck Australia during travelling 'adventure'

Ellie Thompson, 35, was pronounced dead after she was found under the vehicle at a property where she was house-sitting in Burringbar, New South Wales , on March 11.

Sport

3 d. ago Equestrian rider died after falling from her horse in 'freak accident' during endurance event

Geraldine White, 76, suffered a bad fall from her horse Emeer while taking part in a long-distance ride in Moreton, Dorset on October 25.

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5 d. ago Passenger set on fire in airport lounge due to freak accident involving power bank

Qantas lounge staff rush out nearly 150 passengers after device ignites in man’s pocket

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5 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo admits heartbreaking reason for snubbing Diogo Jota funeral

Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a freak car accident back in June, but fans were outraged after teammate Cristiano refused to attend the footballer's funeral

Politics

7 d. ago Man who fatally speared girlfriend completely through chest learns fate

A Florida man who claimed his girlfriend died in a freak accident after being impaled on a spear bedpost has been jailed for life after a jury found him guilty of murder

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9 d. ago Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 cast from oldest player to freak accident survivor

The high-stakes Netflix competition series based on the South Korean phenomenon is finally back for a second season

Sport

1 week ago Teen cricketer dies during training session after being struck by ball in freak accident

The teenager collapsed almost immediately after impact

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2 w. ago Classic car fan crushed to death as he worked under vehicle in garage

The wife of John Philip Waterson returned home to make the tragic discovery of his body. The small sports car had been kept at his home for 10 years before it “unknowingly collapsed”.

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2 w. ago Funeral home worker's tragic last voicemail for wife as he was crushed by concrete tomb

A family has been left searching for answers after funeral home employee Angel Anthony Rojas was crushed to death beneath a burial vault, making one last tragic call to his wife as he waited for help

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2 w. ago Retired engineer was crushed to death by his vintage sports car in a 'tragic accident' after it fell on top of him

John Waterson's wife, Amanda, found him trapped under the classic motor, which he had owned for ten years, when she got home from work.

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2 w. ago Widow of man crushed to death by giant urinal sues employer for £200,000

The retractable toilet unit has become an increasingly familiar sight in London’s West End and is designed to be lowered below ground during the day then raised up for use by revellers at night

Economics

2 w. ago Footballer, 38, dies in freak accident after falling into shop window as police launch investigation

The sportsman was fatally injured after accidentally falling against the window of a bookstore and smashing the glass in circumstances that are still being investigated by police

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2 w. ago Footie star, 38, dies in freak accident after shard of glass from shop window pierces stomach

A SPANISH football player has died aged 38 after a shard of glass from a broken shop window pierced his stomach. Tributes have been paid to Ernest Queralt ahead of his funeral tomorrow following the freak accident in Reus last Saturday. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQUweYgDJeG The futsal star was fatally injured after accidentally falling against the window of...

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2 w. ago Footballer, 38, dies after tragic freak accident as heartbroken club release statement

A footballer has been killed after a freak accident saw a shard of glass from a broken shop window pierce his stomach, with his club announcing his death

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2 w. ago Heartbreak after woman who had just given birth to twins dies after hitting deer in freak accident

Cheyenne Sears, 25, was traveling southbound on State Road 67, about 40 miles southwest of Indianapolis Saturday when her vehicle was hit

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2 w. ago Tourist falls 22ft to his death in freak accident as daughter watches in horror

The Japanese tourist was visiting Rome with his daughter, who said her dad suffered a sudden illness just moments before the tragedy took place, causing him to lose his balance

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2 w. ago TV presenter, 23, dies in freak motorbike accident on her way to work

Dayanna Trujillo had been riding her motorcycle to work when she collided with a taxi, leaving her in hospital for three days before she tragically succumbed to her injuries

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