A series of tragedies unfolded on Thursday, February 5, 2026, across the globe, including a fatal bus crash in Dublin, severe flooding in Spain and Portugal, an explosion at an illegal coal mine in India, and the death of a Nigerian singer from a snakebite.
In Dublin, Ireland, one person died and three others were injured when a double-decker bus struck pedestrians in the city center. According to Sky News, the incident occurred at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, and emergency services were called shortly after 12:30 PM. Ireland's justice minister confirmed the news to the Irish parliament, adding that those injured were being treated in the hospital. The incident is being treated as a road crash.
Meanwhile, heavy flooding in Spain and Portugal claimed the life of a man in Portugal and left a girl missing in Spain. Sky News reported that Storm Leonardo brought torrential rain and strong winds to the Iberian Peninsula, causing widespread flooding, damaging homes, and forcing thousands to evacuate. The man, believed to be about 70 years old, died after his car was swept away. Rescuers are currently searching for the missing girl in Spain.
In northeast India, an explosion at an illicit coal mine resulted in at least 18 fatalities, with fears that more workers may still be trapped. Al Jazeera reported that the blast occurred in a remote part of East Jaintia Hills district. Local official Manish Kumar stated that eight others were wounded in the incident. Rescue operations were paused at sundown on Thursday and were planned to resume Friday with additional support.
Adding to the day's somber events, Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant on The Voice Nigeria, died after being bitten by a snake in her Abuja home. The Guardian reported that the 26-year-old singer was awaiting treatment in the hospital after the incident. In a final message to her friends, Nwangene wrote, "Please come." Her death highlights the crisis of "preventable" fatalities.
These events underscore the diverse challenges faced around the world, from natural disasters to accidents and industrial incidents.
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