1911day.year
A mine explosion near Briceville, Tennessee, kills 84 miners despite rescue efforts led by the United States Bureau of Mines.
A coal mine explosion near Briceville, Tennessee, on December 9, 1911, killed 84 miners despite rescue efforts by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
The disaster struck the Fraterville Mine, where a mixture of methane gas and coal dust ignited.
Rescue operations led by the newly formed U.S. Bureau of Mines battled hazardous conditions to reach survivors.
Rescuers faced toxic gases, collapsing tunnels, and lingering pockets of fire during their efforts.
The tragedy underscored the urgent need for improved mine safety standards and federal oversight.
In its aftermath, Congress expanded the Bureau of Mines’ authority to investigate mine accidents.
Memorials in the local community honor the miners who lost their lives that day.
1911
mine explosion
Briceville, Tennessee
United States Bureau of Mines
1956day.year
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810-9, a Canadair North Star, crashes near Hope, British Columbia, Canada, killing all 62 people on board.
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810-9 crashes near Hope, British Columbia, killing all 62 aboard.
Flight 810-9, operated by Trans-Canada Air Lines with a Canadair North Star aircraft, departs from Vancouver for Calgary.
On December 9, 1956, the plane encounters severe winter weather over the Coast Mountains.
The aircraft crashes into mountainous terrain near Hope, British Columbia.
All 62 passengers and crew members tragically lose their lives.
Search and rescue efforts are hampered by poor visibility and harsh conditions.
The disaster prompts improvements in weather forecasting and aviation safety protocols in Canada.
1956
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810-9
Canadair North Star
Hope, British Columbia
1956day.year
An Aeroflot Lisunov Li-2 crashes near Anadyr, killing all 12 people on board.
An Aeroflot Lisunov Li-2 passenger plane crashes near Anadyr in the Soviet Far East, killing all 12 on board.
A Lisunov Li-2, operated by Aeroflot on a domestic flight in the Soviet Far East, takes off from Anadyr.
On December 9, 1956, the aircraft goes missing shortly after departure.
Wreckage is found near a remote tundra area, confirming a fatal crash.
All 12 passengers and crew aboard are killed in the accident.
The cause remains officially undetermined amid limited Soviet-era reporting.
The incident highlights the challenges of aviation in harsh Arctic conditions.
Aeroflot
Lisunov Li-2
crashes
2003day.year
A blast in the center of Moscow kills six people and wounds several more.
A powerful blast in downtown Moscow killed six people and injured many, sending shockwaves through the city.
On December 9, 2003, a bomb exploded in the heart of Moscow near a busy commercial area.
The blast killed six civilians and wounded dozens during the afternoon rush hour.
Shattered glass and debris damaged surrounding buildings, heightening public fear.
Emergency responders quickly cordoned off the scene and treated the injured.
Authorities launched an intensive investigation, suspecting a terrorist motive.
The incident underscored security vulnerabilities in major urban centers.
Memorials were held for the victims, and security measures were promptly increased citywide.
2003
blast
2012day.year
A plane crash in Mexico kills seven people including singer Jenni Rivera.
A plane carrying Mexican singer Jenni Rivera crashed in northern Mexico, killing all seven people on board.
On December 9, 2012, a turboprop aircraft carrying singer Jenni Rivera disappeared from radar near Monterrey, Mexico.
Rivera, a Grammy-nominated artist, was returning from a concert in Toluca.
Search efforts were complicated by rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions.
The wreckage was found the next day in a mountainous area, confirming a fatal crash.
All seven passengers, including Rivera, died on impact.
Her unexpected death shocked fans and the Latin music community worldwide.
Tributes and memorial concerts were held across Mexico and the United States.
2012
A plane crash
Jenni Rivera
2013day.year
At least seven are dead and 63 are injured following a train accident near Bintaro, Indonesia.
A deadly train accident near Bintaro, Indonesia, kills at least seven people and injures 63 more.
On December 9, 2013, a serious train accident struck the Bintaro district of Indonesia.
At least seven people lost their lives and 63 were injured when a passenger train derailed and collided with another carriage.
Witnesses reported plumes of smoke and derailed cars strewn across the tracks.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, treating the wounded and transporting them to nearby hospitals.
The accident disrupted rail services on the vital commuter line for hours.
Authorities launched an investigation into the causes, focusing on track maintenance and signaling systems.
Local officials urged improved safety measures and crew training to prevent such tragedies in the future.
2013
train accident
Indonesia
2019day.year
A volcano on Whakaari / White Island, New Zealand, kills 22 people after it erupts.
A sudden eruption on Whakaari / White Island, New Zealand, kills 22 people and injures many visitors.
In the early hours of December 9, 2019, Whakaari / White Island in New Zealand erupted unexpectedly.
The volcanic blast caught tourists by surprise as they toured the active crater site.
Twenty-two people lost their lives, and dozens more sustained serious burns and injuries.
The island’s volcanic alert level had been raised shortly before the eruption.
Rescue teams faced hazardous conditions, including ash clouds and toxic gases.
The tragedy prompted reviews of tourist safety regulations for active volcano visits.
Investigations examined whether warning signs and monitoring were adequate.
The event remains one of New Zealand’s worst natural disasters in recent history.
2019
Whakaari / White Island
New Zealand
erupts
2021day.year
Fifty-five people are killed and more than 100 injured when a truck with 160 migrants from Central America overturned in Chiapas, Mexico.
A truck carrying migrants from Central America overturns in Chiapas, Mexico, killing 55 and injuring over 100.
On December 9, 2021, a cargo truck transporting around 160 migrants from Central America rolled over on a highway in Chiapas, Mexico.
The accident resulted in 55 confirmed deaths and injured more than 100 people.
Most of the victims were migrants seeking to reach the United States.
Eyewitnesses reported the truck lost control while navigating a sharp curve.
Emergency personnel and volunteers provided immediate aid to the wounded.
Authorities investigated factors such as driver fatigue and road safety contributing to the crash.
The incident highlighted the dangers migrants face during irregular overland journeys.
It sparked calls for improved humanitarian protections along migration routes.
2021
Central America
Chiapas
Mexico