When a car sinks into ice, it’s only a matter of minutes – 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.
Klaipėda – for transport, not pedestrians: the sidewalk is like Olympic ice
Pedestrians in Klaipėda faced treacherous conditions on sidewalks due to refrozen water from melted snow, leading to many falls.
Chinese Tourists Drown in Lake Baikal After Van Falls Through Ice
A tragic incident at Lake Baikal resulted in the drowning of Chinese tourists after their van fell through the ice, prompting investigations into safety violations.
Police renew warning to avoid Lake Ontario after man falls in icy waters
Toronto police are cautioning the public about unsafe ice conditions on Lake Ontario after a man fell through the surface and struggled to escape the icy waters.
A block of ice falls from a roof, bounces off a window, and hits a woman on the head
A woman was hospitalized in Russia after a block of ice fell from a roof and struck her in the head, as reported by national media.
Hockey, an excellent Italy falls to Slovakia: Azzurri still stuck at zero points
Italy's ice hockey team faced their second defeat at the Milan-Cortina 2026 men's tournament, losing 3-2 to Slovakia after an earlier loss to Sweden.
Two Falls Through the Ice in Tampere's Pyhäjärvi – Rescuer Also Fell Through the Ice
Several people fell through the ice on Pyhäjärvi in Tampere, with incidents involving both a person in need of rescue and a rescuer falling into the water.
Fatal accident in the Allgäu Alps: 22-year-old falls while ice climbing
A 22-year-old man from Oberallgäu died while ice climbing in the Allgäu Alps after falling during his solo climb.
Tartu Shopping Center's Request to Drivers Causes Outrage: If a Chunk Falls, I'll Throw it in the Trunk!
A plea from Tartu's Kvartali shopping center asking drivers not to clear snow and ice from their vehicles in the underground parking has sparked widespread discontent among visitors.
Finnish hockey team falls ill with stomach flu, game against Canada postponed
The opening game of the Finnish women's ice hockey team against defending champion Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics has been postponed due to a norovirus outbreak affecting the team.
"An ice snow cover has formed here - it is extremely dangerous"
Freezing rain and sub-zero temperatures in Berlin and much of East Germany are creating hazardous road conditions, leading to numerous falls, reports WELT journalist Max Hermes.
Do the Niagara Falls freeze sometimes? The frost has turned them into a fairy-tale scene
Niagara Falls have transformed into an icy theater as frost covers rocks and railings, creating a sparkling mist, attracting tourists despite the cold weather.
The Niagara Falls Have Frozen: The Enchanting Images from the Popular Tourist Spot
The Niagara Falls have partially frozen due to icy winds, creating a stunning spectacle of ice, steam, and water that is captivating viewers online.
Czech Republic Under Ice: Firefighters Deal with Accidents, Sidewalks are like Mirrors, Rescuers are Overwhelmed
Severe ice conditions have complicated transportation across several regions in the Czech Republic, leading to numerous accidents and a high number of pedestrian falls.
Last-Minute Cancellation: New Year's Reception at Erding Museum Falls Victim to Black Ice
The Erding Museum has canceled its traditional New Year's reception due to severe weather warnings for freezing rain and black ice, which posed risks to attendees.
Zagreb Trauma Center Full in the Ice: 'We Have to Discharge Patients to Admit New Ones'
Zagreb's trauma hospitals are overwhelmed with patients due to icy conditions and falls amid a sudden cold snap, prompting officials to discharge patients to accommodate new cases.
In Koprivnica, several dozen injured due to falls: Citizens urged to be cautious
Twenty-seven patients sought medical assistance in Koprivnica, primarily due to injuries from slips on snow and ice during a recent snowstorm, and citizens are warned to exercise extra caution in the coming days due to icy conditions.
In the Osijek hospital, the number of patients has risen due to snow
The Clinical Hospital Center in Osijek reports a 20-30% increase in patients due to injuries from falls on snow and ice caused by adverse winter conditions.
Zagreb: 66 fractures due to falls on ice in the Trauma Clinic
The Trauma Clinic in Zagreb's KBC Sestre Milosrdnice is currently overwhelmed with 66 cases of injuries resulting from falls on ice, leading to the postponement of all elective procedures.
Zagreb's Trauma Ward Full, 66 Ice Injuries Treated: New Patients Keep Arriving
Zagreb's Trauma Clinic has treated 66 patients injured on ice in the last 24 hours, with the hospital seeing a surge in injuries from falls as all elective surgeries are postponed indefinitely.
Falls on ice in Zagreb, Trauma reported how many people were treated
The Trauma Clinic at KBC Sestre milosrdnice in Zagreb has treated 66 patients injured in ice-related falls over the last 24 hours, with 15 being hospitalized as all elective surgeries have been postponed due to the influx of cases.
A lot of falls on ice in Zagreb, Trauma reported how many people it treated
The Trauma Clinic in Zagreb's KBC Sestre milosrdnice has treated 66 patients injured from falls on ice in the last 24 hours, with 15 hospitalized and all elective procedures postponed due to the influx.
"In the waiting room, everyone has the same fracture": falls on the ice saturate emergency services
Since the beginning of the snow episode on Monday, many French people have been injured from slipping, increasing pressure on hospitals already overwhelmed by the flu epidemic and doctors' strikes.
New snow and ice warning issued by Met Office as 30 areas 'at risk of injuries'
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across 30 areas in England and Scotland, alerting residents to the risk of injuries from slips and falls.
Snow and ice warnings issued for whole of UK by Met Office
The Met Office has issued widespread snow and ice warnings across the UK, leading to disruptions and potential injuries from slips and falls.
Germany: The coldest holidays in 15 years, overwhelmed emergency services due to falls on ice
Germany is experiencing its coldest holidays in 15 years, leading to overwhelmed emergency services from numerous accidents due to icy conditions.