Notable Mass-Casualty Incidents This Week
1. Herat, Afghanistan – Major Bus Crash
Date: August 19, 2025
Event: A passenger bus—carrying deported Afghan migrants—collided with a motorcycle and a fuel truck, then caught fire, causing a devastating multi-vehicle crash.
Casualties: At least 79 people, including 19 children, were killed; 2 others injured.
2. Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. – Church School Shooting
Date: August 27, 2025
Event: A mass shooting occurred during a school-wide Mass at the Church of the Annunciation.
Casualties: 3 fatalities (including the perpetrator), and 18 injuries—mainly children and senior citizens.
3. Stonehaven, Victoria, Australia – School Bus Crash
Date: August 27, 2025
Event: A school bus rolled over, striking 28 students.
Casualties: A 12-year-old girl died; 24 others were injured (including serious trauma like skull fracture and broken bones).
4. Isle of Wight, U.K. – Helicopter Crash
Date: August 25, 2025
Event: During a flying lesson, a Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff. Casualties: 3 deaths (pilot and two passengers), and 1 seriously injured survivor.
5. Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka, India – Multiple Road Accidents
Date: August 24–25, 2025
Event: Three separate traffic accidents in Nelamangala:
A mini-truck collided with a motorcycle, killing a forest guard and his friend.
A farmer was crushed by a private bus en route to his farmland.
Casualties: 3 deaths in total.
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Summary Table
Incident Location Date Fatalities Injuries
Herat bus crash Herat, Afghanistan August 19 ~79 2
Minneapolis church shooting Minneapolis, MN, U.S. August 27 3 (incl. shooter) 18
Stonehaven school bus crash Victoria, Australia August 27 1 24
Isle of Wight helicopter crash Isle of Wight, U.K. August 25 3 1
Multiple road accidents in Nelamangala Karnataka, India August 24–25 3 Not specified
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