Ship hits rocks, runs aground off Alaska Coast
Cruise Ship Aground Off The Alaska Coast. A Riverboat-style cruise ship ran aground off the Alaska coast early Monday, forcing an evacuation of more than 200 passengers before it could move again with a Coast Guard escort. All passengers were evacuated from the Empress of the North by 7 a.m. and returned to Juneau. One person … [Read more...]
Explosion rocks Danvers, several hurt, none seriously
Explosion Rocks Danvers Damaging Buildings Up To 1/4 Mile Away. A major chemical explosion at an industrial park in Danvers shook several North Shore towns this morning, knocking homes off foundations and damaging buildings up to 1/4 mile away, according to witnesses and fire officials. At least 10 people have been taken to local … [Read more...]