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SWISS Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Detection

Belgrade-Zurich flight diverted to Friedrichshafen following smoke alerts, highlighting aviation safety protocols and passenger protection measures.

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SWISS Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Detection

12:00 PM·environment

Oil Spill Emergency on Lake Zurich

Emergency services deploy containment measures after diesel oil spill discovered near Rapperswil-Jona, investigation ongoing into source of contamination.

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04:00 PM·natural disaster

Critical Landslide Risk Forces Swiss Village Evacuation

Brienz residents face extended evacuation as mountain instability worsens, with 600,000 cubic meters of rock threatening imminent collapse.

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Critical Landslide Risk Forces Swiss Village Evacuation

08:00 AM·natural disaster

Glacier Disaster: Swiss Village of Blatten Buried Under Massive Collapse

A catastrophic glacier collapse has devastated the village of Blatten in Valais canton, with one person missing and extensive damage to infrastructure. Emergency services continue monitoring flood risks.

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Glacier Disaster: Swiss Village of Blatten Buried Under Massive Collapse

12:00 PM·natural disaster

Avalanche Threat Forces Evacuation of 300 in Blatten

Entire village evacuated in Lötschental Valley as geologists warn of imminent major rockfall, highlighting Swiss emergency response capabilities

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Avalanche Threat Forces Evacuation of 300 in Blatten

04:00 PM·natural disaster

Blatten Village Evacuation: Landslide Threat Forces Immediate Action

Swiss authorities order complete evacuation of 300 residents from Blatten village in Valais due to imminent landslide risk from unstable mountain.

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Blatten Village Evacuation: Landslide Threat Forces Immediate Action

04:00 PM·accident

Several Injured in Bern Canton Plane Crash

Multiple casualties reported as aircraft crashes near Grenchen airfield, with rescue operations ongoing in canton Bern.

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Several Injured in Bern Canton Plane Crash

04:00 PM·transportation

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Major Accident in Gotthard Tunnel

Five people injured after 76-year-old motorist drives in wrong direction inside Switzerland's crucial alpine tunnel system.

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Wrong-Way Driver Causes Major Accident in Gotthard Tunnel

04:00 PM·aviation

SWISS Airbus Emergency Landing: Crew Member Dies After 'Unknown Fault Pattern'

Investigation reveals previously unknown engine fault pattern in SWISS aircraft emergency landing at Graz, marking the airline's most serious incident in 23 years.

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SWISS Airbus Emergency Landing: Crew Member Dies After 'Unknown Fault Pattern'

12:00 PM·aviation

SWISS Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Graz After Smoke Incident

A Swiss International Airlines Airbus carrying 74 passengers made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria following engine problems and smoke in the cabin, with multiple passengers requiring medical attention.

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SWISS Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Graz After Smoke Incident

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Lake Lucerne Plane Drama: Two Rescued After Emergency Landing

SWISS Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Detection

Oil Spill Emergency on Lake Zurich

Critical Landslide Risk Forces Swiss Village Evacuation

Glacier Disaster: Swiss Village of Blatten Buried Under Massive Collapse

Avalanche Threat Forces Evacuation of 300 in Blatten

Blatten Village Evacuation: Landslide Threat Forces Immediate Action

Several Injured in Bern Canton Plane Crash

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Major Accident in Gotthard Tunnel

SWISS Airbus Emergency Landing: Crew Member Dies After 'Unknown Fault Pattern'

SWISS Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Graz After Smoke Incident

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