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On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1912, Geoffrey Baker, English Field Marshal and Chief of the General Staff of the British Army (died 1980) was born. In 1942, The Holocaust: Kazimierz Piechowski and three others, dressed as members of the SS-Totenkopfverbände, steal an SS staff car and escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1964, A Curtiss C-46 Commando crashes in the Shengang District of Taiwan, killing 57 people. In 1973, Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what is known as the Ezeiza massacre. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1979, ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan National Guard soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle during the Nicaraguan Revolution. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime. In 1990, The 7.4 Mw Manjil-Rudbar earthquake affects northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing 35,000-50,000, and injuring 60,000-105,000. In 1994, The 1994 Imam Reza shrine bomb explosion in Iran leaves at least 25 dead and 70 to 300 injured. In 2011, RusAir Flight 9605 crashes in Besovets during approach to Petrozavodsk Airport, killing 47. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Fire rips through coach on UK motorway as eight people rushed to hospital
A fire has ripped through a coach on a UK motorway, with eight people rushed to a hospital.On Friday afternoon, a coach parked on the M25 in Surrey was consumed by black some and flames.The road was fully closed amid road safety concerns.Up to 12 miles of congestions and delays of around 90 minutes were caused during peak rush hour. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said four fire engines and water carrier were sent to the scene.The South East Coast Ambulance Service had confirmed multiple crews were sent to assess those involved in the incident.Eight people were taken to hospital for further checks and treatment.A fire service spokesman said everyone had been accounted for.Becky Slack, who was on the motorway, told the BBC she saw large amounts of smoke.We realised there was a bus on fire, and another bus parked in front of it, she said.She added there was a train of people being led away.One lane was closed throughout the night.FIERY BLAZES - READ MORE:Nearly 100 people evacuated as huge late-night fire rips through estate in LondonFirefighters rush to tackle huge blaze in Bermondsey as plumes of smoke soar into London's skiesFirefighters rush to Golders Green as one of Britain's largest Jewish supermarkets erupts in flamesAll lanes were finally reopened just before 2am, with no delays or congestions reported.Surrey Fire and Rescue said in its statement: We are dealing with a coach fire on the M25, junction 9 to 8, Leatherhead.We currently have four fire engines and a water carrier at the scene, and there's lots of smoke in the area.Highways, police and ambulance services are also in attendance.Everyone is accounted for.The stretch of road from junctions 9 to 8, anticlockwise, is currently closed while we deal with the incident.Parts of the M25 ring road was on Wednesday after two separate lorry fires caused major delays.The lorry between junction 27 and 26 was described as well alight as emergency services arrived.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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