Chimney under construction collapses on workers in power plant cafeteria in India, killing 20September 23rd, 2009 20 die in chimney collapse at power plant in IndiaNEW DELHI — A large chimney under construction at a power plant in central India collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring five others, police said. As many as 100 workers were feared trapped under the rubble.
6 Hong Kong construction workers die in fall down elevator shaft of skyscraperSeptember 13th, 2009 6 Hong Kong workers die in elevator shaft fallHONG KONG — A construction platform inside an elevator shaft collapsed Sunday, sending six workers falling about 20 stories to their deaths inside a Hong Kong skyscraper, officials said. The accident occurred at the International Commerce Center, which will be 118 stories high when completed next year, making it one of the world's tallest buildings and the highest in Hong Kong.
5 Hong Kong construction workers die in fall down elevator shaft of skyscraperSeptember 13th, 2009 5 Hong Kong workers die in elevator shaft fallHONG KONG — A construction platform inside an elevator shaft collapsed Sunday, sending five workers falling 20 stories to their deaths inside a Hong Kong skyscraper, officials and state media said. Another worker was injured.
Eight-storey building collapses in Dubai: ReportAugust 16th, 2009 DUBAI - An eight-storey building under construction in central Dubai collapsed Sunday, a media report said. It was not initially clear if there were any victims, although a number of nearby parked cars were destroyed.
2 Mass. window washers rescued from 37th story of downtown Boston buildingAugust 5th, 2009 2 Mass. window washers rescued from 37th storyBOSTON — Two window washers have been rescued after being trapped on a platform hanging 37 stories up on a downtown Boston office building. Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said firefighters rescued the workers Wednesday morning by breaking a couple of windows from the 40-story building.
8 workers injured in blast at southeast Ohio explosives plant where detonating cord is madeJuly 29th, 2009 At least 8 hurt in blast at Ohio explosives plantMcARTHUR, Ohio — An explosion at a southeast Ohio explosives manufacturing plant has injured at least eight workers. Austin Powder Co.
Police say 4 people injured in blast at southeast Ohio explosives plantJuly 28th, 2009 4 injured in blast at Ohio explosives plantMcARTHUR, Ohio — An explosion at a southeast Ohio explosives manufacturing plant has injured four workers. Austin Powder Co.
Texas LB Kindle treated for concussion after crashing car into apartment, lawyer saysJune 29th, 2009 Texas LB treated for concussion after crashAUSTIN, Texas — An attorney for Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle says the senior was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week. Kindle's attorney, Brian Roark, says the crash happened June 24.
11th flood scaffolding collapses at Austin, Texas, building; 2 workers fall to deathsJune 11th, 2009 11th floor scaffolding collapses, 2 fall to deathsAUSTIN, Texas — Fire department officials in Austin, Texas, say scaffolding on the 11th floor of a building collapsed and two workers who were on it fell to their deaths. A third worker was critically injured.
Scaffolding collapses at Austin, Texas, building; 2 workers fall to deathsJune 11th, 2009 Scaffolding collapses in Texas, 2 fall to deathsAUSTIN, Texas — Fire officials say two workers fell to their deaths after scaffolding collapsed at a construction project in Austin, Texas. Battalion Chief Harry Evans said another man was hospitalized but the extent of his injuries was not known.
Angry crowd throws rocks, bottles at Austin police after officer shoots 2 men, killing 1May 12th, 2009 Crowd pelts Austin police after fatal shootingAUSTIN, Texas — An angry crowd threw rocks and bottles at police in riot gear in Austin, Texas, hours after an officer shot two men, killing one of them. Police say eight officers had minor injuries and eight patrol cars were damaged as authorities tried to break up the crowd of about 100 people that gathered after the Monday morning shooting.
Building collapses at NYC construction site; fire officials believe building was unoccupiedApril 30th, 2009 Building collapses at NYC construction siteNEW YORK — A five-story building collapsed at a lower Manhattan construction site on Thursday, but fire officials said it appeared no one was inside. Emergency crews with a dog were sifting through the building's rubble and were going through a neighboring building as a precaution.
Building collapses in NYC's lower ManhattanApril 30th, 2009 Building collapses in NYC's lower ManhattanNEW YORK — The New York City Fire Department says a building at a construction site in lower Manhattan has collapsed. Fire officials say it appears no one was inside.
Vacant building collapses at NYC construction site, apparently no one injuredApril 30th, 2009 Vacant building collapses at NYC construction siteNEW YORK — A vacant five-story building collapsed at a lower Manhattan construction site on Thursday morning, but there appeared to be no injuries. Emergency crews with a dog were sifting through the building's rubble and were going through a neighboring building as a precaution.
Kenny Chesney to tape appearance on public television's 'Austin City Limits'April 29th, 2009 Kenny Chesney to appear on 'Austin City Limits'NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny Chesney will tape an episode of public television's popular show "Austin City Limits" to air sometime in the fall.
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