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US, Russian planes narrowly avoid mid-air collision: WASHINGTON AFP — Two commercial aircraft, one Russian and the other American, were one minute away from a mid-air, head-on collision near Puerto Rico, but maneuvered in time to avert catastrophe, a US official said Friday. A Delta Boeing B737-800 and a Transaero Boeing B747-400, registered in Russia, were...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, aircraft, collision, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-08-29
US plans to limit ship speed to protect whales: WASHINGTON AFP — The US government has proposed a new speed limit for large ships off certain coasts to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from fatal collisions, though the zone is smaller than originally planned. The administration of President George W. Bush wants to limit ship speed to...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, coast, collision, Government, kilometer, NOAA, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2008-08-26
The unexpected: Regardless of airframe, when students are in training, the potential exists for the unexpected to happen. In these situations, the Air Force places faith in its instructors to use their foresight to prevent, or expertise to resolve, potential disasters. To use the cliche, instructors should expect the unexpected ... at...; Tags: Air Force, collision, MARKETING, parachute, video; Research articles 2008-08-01
Braves catcher McCann hurt in collision at plate: PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania AFP — Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being shaken up by a collision at home-plate in the sixth inning. He sustained a mild concussion and is considered day-to-day. "I didn't have time to react," McCann said. "We hit...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, collision, Games; Research articles 2008-07-27
Yorke suffers suspected fractured cheekbone: SUNDERLAND, England AFP — Sunderland midfielder Dwight Yorke is likely to miss the rest of the Premier League club's pre-season programme after suffering a suspected fractured cheekbone. Yorke, 36, was hurt in a collision with goalkeeper Nikola Milojevic in Wednesday's draw against Vitoria Setubal in Portugal. The former...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, collision, England, Portugal; Research articles 2008-07-25

Biker hurt in car smash: A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously hurt when his machine was in collision with a car. The 50-year-old, from Stanley, suffered chest, rib and ankle injuries. He was said today to be in a poorly but stable condition in the University Hospital of North Durham in Durham City. The...; Tags: car, collision, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.; Research articles 2008-07-07
Hell on wheels: ON THE HEELS of winning No. 1 rankings as Most Out of Shape and Ugliest city dwellers in America, Philadelphians have just won another national dubious-achievement award - Most Dangerous Drivers.After studying its policyholders' car crashes for two years in cities with more than a million residents, Allstate Insurance Co....; Tags: Allstate Corp., car, collision, Philadelphia; Research articles 2008-07-02
DOT focusing on private crossings, new technology: Several safety initiatives designed to reduce collisions between motor vehicles and trains will be completed before the end of 2008 as part of the ongoing U.S. Department of Transportation Highway-Rail Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention Action Plan, said DOT Secretary Mary E. Peters. "Our efforts to improve safety where...; Tags: collision, Government, R&D, Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation; Research articles 2008-07-01
Police arrest footballer after fatal accident MOTORING: DEATHS: POLICE were questioning professional footballer Luke McCormick last night over the deaths of two young brothers in a motorway crash. Officers would not identify the man held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the collision on the M6, but sources say that he is the...; Tags: accident, collision, HEALTHCARE, hospital, Toyota Motor Corp.; Research articles 2008-06-08
Not cleared to fly: worries about mid-air collisions keep civilian drones grounded.(Battlefield Surveillance): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN DIEGO -- Local governments and unmanned aircraft suppliers look forward to the day when legions of drones can fly over the national airspace to survey fires, spot displaced citizens in a natural disaster or pinpoint criminals in a police investigation. ...; Tags: aircraft, collision, FAA, Manufacturing, radar, WAlker; Research articles 2008-05-01
WORLD Tonight: Cyclist death: A BRITISH cyclist has been killed in a crash which claimed the lives of nine people in Bolivia. The man, named as Tom Austin, 22, was involved in a collision with a Toyota Land Cruiser. The vehicle left the road and rolled down a rocky embankment, killing eight people inside...; Tags: Bolivia, collision, Toyota Motor Corp.; Research articles 2008-04-25
High-Tech Simulator Helps Racecar Safety: Tokyo, Japan, Apr 24, 2008 - JCN Newswire - The FIA Institute and Toyota Motor Corporation TMC have combined technology and expertise to help improve safety in high-speed racecar accidents. TMC has developed a computer simulation which recreates high speed accidents and their effects on human physiology. Using...; Tags: accident, collision, Toyota Motor Corp.; Research articles 2008-04-25
Ballack puts Chelsea on collision course with Liverpool again: LONDON AFP — Michael Ballack put Chelsea on course for another Champions League semi-final collision with Liverpool as his goal set up a 2-0 win over Fenerbahce in Tuesday's quarter-final, second leg. Ballack's first half header was followed by a late Frank Lampard strike at Stamford Bridge to send...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Chelsea, collision, encounter; Research articles 2008-04-08
Hopes fade for sailors trapped in sunken ship off Hong Kong: HONG KONG AFP — Hopes faded on Monday for 18 Ukrainian crew trapped in their ship on the ocean floor off Hong Kong, where their vessel sank after a weekend collision at sea. Divers and marine rescuers hoped the sailors could have found an air pocket in their doomed...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, collision, Government, vessel; Research articles 2008-03-23
Local briefs: Crash arrest: POLICE arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving after a minor collision at Longroyd Bridge. The 41-year-old, driving a Vauxhall Vectra, was alleged to have collided with a stationary Audi A4 at traffic lights on Manchester Road in the early hours of Sunday. No-one was injured and there...; Tags: Audi AG, beverage, collision, Manufacturing, suspicion; Research articles 2008-03-17
12 dead after highway buses collide in Peru: police: LIMA AFP — A collision between two buses left 12 dead and some 30 injured in northern Peru, police said Saturday. Highway police Colonel Guillermo Arteta said that the buses had a "very strong" collision on a highway in the Pampa la Zorra area in Huarmey province. Luis...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, collision, Peru; Research articles 2008-03-15
Raptors rally with win over Heat but Bargnani hurt: MIAMI AFP — The Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game skid with a victory over the hapless Miami Heat on on Wednesday, despite a scary collision for Italian forward Andrea Bargnani. Rasho Nesterovic scored 16 points to lead five Toronto players in double figures in a 108-83 victory over the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, collision, Games, NBA, Toronto; Research articles 2008-03-05
Man killed on I- 880 ID'd as resident of Oakland: SAN LEANDRO -- The Alameda County Coroner's Office has identified the 21-year-old man killed on Interstate 880 in San Leandro early Sunday. He was Oakland resident Jose Villa-Galvan, authorities said. Villa-Galvan was struck by at least two vehicles when he ran across the freeway after his Honda Accord...; Tags: collision, freeway, Honda Motor Co., officer; Research articles 2008-03-04
Man killed in San Leandro I-880 crash identified: SAN LEANDRO -- The Alameda County Coroner's Office has identified the 21-year-old man killed on Interstate 880 in San Leandro early Sunday. He was Oakland resident Jose Villa-Galvan, authorities said. Villa-Galvan was struck by at least two vehicles when he ran across the freeway after his Honda Accord...; Tags: collision, freeway, Honda Motor Co., officer; Research articles 2008-03-04
Local briefs: Man injured: A PEDESTRIAN was hurt in an accident in Spaines Road, Fartown.The man suffered a leg injury in a collision with a Toyota MR2 at about 6.30pm last night. He was treated at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.; Tags: accident, collision, Toyota Motor Corp.; Research articles 2008-02-21