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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire on the third floor of a complex in Amreli

A serious fire incident occurred on the third floor of a complex in Savarkundla, Amreli district, with firefighters facing significant challenges due to the lack of fire safety equipment.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meeting with the PRF defines the installation of equipment for pedestrian crossing on BR-116

A pedestrian access equipment will be installed on BR-116 in Feira de Santana after residents called for more safety in the area.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: worker hangs from scaffold after rope gives way in Bahia

A worker in Ipiaรบ, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Half of drivers lack this safety equipment โ€“ not even the legally required tools are available to everyone

A survey reveals that many Finnish drivers are not fully aware of the required safety equipment for their vehicles, particularly highlighting the lack of reflective vests among them.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Today you can see unusual police in Espoo โ€“ Here's what it's about

The police are conducting a training exercise with special equipment in Espoo, Finland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

When a car sinks into ice, itโ€™s only a matter of minutes โ€“ here's what to do

This article discusses the dangers and necessary precautions when a vehicle falls through ice, emphasizing the critical need for preparedness and appropriate equipment.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after climbing pole and suffering electric shock in Ananindeua

A man in Ananindeua, Brazil, died after being electrocuted while climbing a utility pole without safety equipment.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Identified possible ice drift start; special equipment deployed in three districts

Authorities in Lithuania have developed an action plan for potential flooding, with special equipment already deployed in three districts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Lorry driver admits careless driving after mum pushing pram killed by hanging crane

A lorry driver has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving after a mother was killed by unsecured crane equipment while out with her pram.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A young man died while riding a motorcycle without a helmet or safety equipment in the sand dunes of Villa Gesell

A 27-year-old man tragically died after falling from his motorcycle in Villa Gesell, while riding without a helmet or safety gear during an event in the sand dunes.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Price drop on one of the most reliable V16 beacons: here's how you can get it cheaper today

The V16 Help Flash beacon, which is mandatory from January 1, 2026, for roadside emergencies, is currently available at a discounted price and offers significant safety advantages over traditional emergency triangles.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The SUV from a renewed Chinese brand that seeks to position itself through equipment and safety

A new hybrid SUV from the Chinese brand Chery aims to appeal to families by emphasizing comfort, equipment, and safety over sport performance.

Feb 21 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Avalanches: The First Ten Minutes Matter

An avalanche expert discusses the importance of the first ten minutes in survival and suggests equipment that can increase the chances of surviving an avalanche in the Alps.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Crane or Munck? Discover which equipment prevents losses on your construction site

The article discusses the differences between using a crane and a Munck truck for lifting and transporting loads in construction, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right equipment to avoid costly mistakes.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Veterinarian at Evidensia Got Euthanasia Drug in Mouth

A veterinarian at Evidensia accidentally got euthanasia drug in their mouth due to improper equipment during a procedure, but was unharmed.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Equipment failure interrupts Valesca Popozuda's show in Belรฉm

An equipment malfunction disrupted Valesca Popozuda's performance during the CarnaBelรฉm festival in Belรฉm, Brazil, causing safety concerns but was swiftly managed by emergency services.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worker dies while cleaning a harvester on a farm in MT

Geter Fabio Restello, a 44-year-old worker, tragically died while performing maintenance on a harvester in Novo Mundo, Brazil, after a hydraulic hose accidentally detached and caused the equipment to fall on him.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Firefighters in Prague Received New Equipment for 200 Million

Firefighters in Prague have begun receiving new vehicles and equipment as part of a 200 million crown investment aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the city.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Sergipe: Public Prosecutor recommends prohibition of 'paredรตes' and guides oversight of 'mela-mela' in Neรณpolis

The Public Prosecutor of Sergipe recommended a total ban on high-power sound equipment known as 'paredรตes' during the Carnival in Neรณpolis to combat noise pollution and protect local cultural traditions.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Three dead in avalanche in Val d'Isรจre

Three skiers died in an avalanche at the French ski resort of Val d'Isรจre while skiing off-piste, despite having safety equipment.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The largest metro in Spain acknowledges that the equipment it uses to manually inspect the tracks is 'obsolete'

The Madrid metro system acknowledges that its manual track inspection equipment is outdated and plans to invest over one million euros in new technology.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Server gets electrocuted, hits head, and has convulsion at the Worker Agency in the Federal District

A public servant at the Worker Agency in the Federal District suffered an electric shock and convulsions while working due to contact with wet electronic equipment.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fines for general equipment will start from April 1 โ€“ also affects Finns

The Dutch police will begin fining both domestic and foreign trucks for using cattle pushers starting April 1, following a court ruling for safety reasons.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police Checked Over a Thousand Trucks โ€“ Harsh Findings

Finnish police conducted inspections on over 1,300 heavy vehicles, revealing serious violations among drivers, including issues with driving times and equipment malfunctions.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

NHL stars ordered to use new equipment at the Olympics

NHL players will be required to wear new neck protection gear during the upcoming Olympic tournament after a 12-year absence from the event.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hat in the field will not have to be replaced by helmet; see what the law says

A new law requiring helmets instead of hats for rural workers is false, as existing regulations allow the use of both for different purposes.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Sports

The Dangerous Trend of Off-Piste Skiing in a Snow-Filled Pyrenees: 'Resorts Could Raise the Bar on Safety'

Experts link the rise in mountain rescues to seasonality and lack of knowledge regarding necessary equipment, noting that the Pyrenees have seen the highest number of fatalities in three decades this season with eight deaths.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian Airports Present Impressive Snow Removal Equipment: See it

Lithuanian Airports have introduced 15 new powerful snow plows with impressive 7-meter-wide blades to enhance their snow removal capabilities for maintaining airport operations and flight safety during winter.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Lexus presents the new UX range

Lexus unveils its new UX range, featuring the UX F SPORT LEGEND trim with sporty design and improved equipment, highlighting the UX 300h model which offers more power and safety with reduced consumption.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Extreme Sports: Aren't they afraid?

The article describes Alex Honnold's daring climb of Taipei 101, a 508-meter skyscraper in Taiwan, without safety equipment, captivating the crowd below.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

WA work safety watchdog makes โ€˜initial enquiriesโ€™ after family who hired kayak and paddleboards washed out to sea

WorkSafe WA is investigating a hotel that rented equipment to a family washed out to sea during their holiday.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Diver died in the mining pond, cause investigated - City of Lohja assures that the place is safe

A diver died in an accident at the Ojamon mining pond last week, and investigations into the cause, including potential equipment failure, are underway.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Rescuers' plea after ice accidents: 'You have no chance then'

After two individuals fell through the ice on Sunday, and despite police warnings about unpredictable ice conditions, another two fell in on Monday, prompting rescuers to emphasize the importance of knowledge, equipment, and companionship when venturing onto ice.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Sats removes equipment from gyms after accident

Sats has temporarily removed 29 Glute Hamstring Developer machines from their gyms in Norway following an incident where a man was injured due to equipment failure.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Sats removes equipment from gyms across the country after an accident

Sats is temporarily removing all GHD machines from its gyms nationwide following an accident involving a 62-year-old individual.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Air Traffic Controllers on report: 'The downfall of the HCAA has been shown in the most official way'

The Air Traffic Controllers Association holds the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority accountable for serious administrative failures highlighted in a report concerning a blackout in the Athens FIR, warning of risks to air traffic safety due to equipment shortages and delays.

Jan 13 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Firefighters sent an important warning to citizens: The number of fires has increased, here is what you must pay special attention to

During the heating season, there has been an increase in residential fires, primarily due to faulty and poorly maintained heating systems and chimneys, prompting the Croatian Firefighters' Community to urge citizens to exercise extra caution and regularly maintain their equipment.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

The heating season brings more fires, firefighters call for caution

The Croatian Firefighting Community warns of an increase in residential fires during the heating season due to improper and poorly maintained heating systems and chimneys, urging citizens to exercise caution and regularly maintain their equipment.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Incident in Ismaning: 16-Year-Old Sprays Fire Extinguisher Foam at Train Station

A 16-year-old boy misused emergency equipment at the Ismaning train station, spraying foam from a fire extinguisher and activating a fire alarm, leading to a police response.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Winter Conditions Lifted in Rijeka

The Rijeka Traffic Center announced the lifting of winter conditions for the Rijeka area, with all roads passable, while mandatory winter equipment remains in effect.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horror deaths of divers left trapped underwater for 24 hours

Two divers tragically died of hypothermia after being trapped underwater for 24 hours due to equipment failure, prompting outrage and calls for change in the diving industry.

Jan 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Crowds at the borders and tolls Zagreb-East tonight

There are heavy traffic jams at the borders and toll booths on the Zagreb-East route due to wet and slippery road conditions, and drivers are advised to adjust their speed and ensure they have winter equipment for safe travel.

Jan 3 โ€ข 21:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Countdown to the V16 beacon: complete guide before its definitive obligation in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, traditional emergency triangles will be replaced by the mandatory V16 beacon, and this article provides a comprehensive guide to selecting a legal V16 beacon to avoid penalties.

Dec 30 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best ski helmets for the greatest protection, reviewed by the experts, from Smith to Salomon

Ski experts Al Morgan and Ffion Townsend review this season's ski helmets to help ensure maximum protection for skiers.

Dec 23 โ€ข 13:36 UTC

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