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3 brothers on an Ohio farm died after passing out from toxic fumes in a manure pit

Manure pits containing large amounts of animal waste are known to produce toxic fumes.

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A 3-year-old boy in Texas died after accidentally shooting himself in the chest with a family member's gun

The accident occurred during the boy's birthday party, when he picked up a firearm that had fallen …

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A Tennessee nurse's conviction for a fatal drug mixup could shock healthcare workers into silence when mistakes happen, advocates say

If nurses are less inclined to come forward when they make a mistake, patient care will erode, nurs…

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Accidental firearm deaths by children are on the rise as gun sales skyrocket amidst the pandemic

The accidental shooting death of Shamaya Lynn is part of a greater trend of unintended firearm-rela…

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An actor at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre was crushed to death by falling scenery during a set change, reports say

Performer Yevgeny Kulesh, 37, went in the wrong during a set change and was then crushed to death b…

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Minnesota police said Daunte Wright's death was the result of an 'accidental discharge.' This happens far more often than you might think.

The officer who shot Daunte Wright meant to deploy her Taser at him, not her gun, police said. Acci…

Yelena Dzhanova   


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Accidentally killing someone can lead to PTSD, addiction, and even suicidal thoughts, yet there's minimal support for people in this position

People struggling with the experience of accidentally killing another person may be unable to find …

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US Navy says commander of SEAL Team 8 died from injuries sustained in an accident, apparently during fast-rope training

One Navy officer said Cmdr. Brian Bourgeois "was as tough as they come, an outstanding leader, and …

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4 accidental killers reveal what the horrific experience is like - and how they've lived with the pain and shame

Four people who've accidentally killed others describe the grief and trauma of their experiences an…

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After the Sandy Hook shooting, gun sales spiked - and so did accidental gun deaths

Many people have argued that right-to-carry laws deter crime, since there are more armed people aro…

Kevin Loria   


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Buy A Basic Accident Cover First, Then Shop For add-Ons

Personal accident insurance plans come into the picture when one meets with an accident. Such polic…

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If your job offers AD&D insurance, it's worth signing up for

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This Map Shows Which States Have More Deaths By Homicides And Which Have More Deaths By Accident

Data visualization whiz Seth Kadish of the excellent Vizual Statistix Tumblr used CDC data to figur…

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Autopsy Reveals University Of Michigan Freshman Died From Accidental Heroin And Cocaine Overdose

Michigan news site MLive reports that 18-year-old UMich freshman Thibault deSaintPhalle was found d…

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You Are More Likely To Be Murdered Than Die From Your Nut Allergy [CHART]

The risk that a person will die due to a random accident is 100 times greater than the risk that a …

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The BBC accidentally tweeted a 'technical rehearsal' for the death of the Queen

Guardian broadcasting correspondent John Plunkett tweeted more details of the BBC's explanation for…

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Medical examiner rules actor Michael K. Williams' death was accidental, from ingesting fentanyl-laced heroin and cocaine

Michael K. Williams, a revered actor, was found dead in his Brooklyn, New York, apartment on Septem…

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