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Around 1,000 without power from driver crashing into transmission tower near Erwin
A driver crashed into a transmission tower on Sunday night in Harnett County, leaving around 1,000 in the area without power.
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TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tula Region leaves woman injured — governor
Damage to a power transmission line and an industrial plant in Novomoskovsk was registered
Yardbarker
· Jun 26, 2026
Austin Green breaks wall in hard practice crash at Sonoma
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Austin Green climbed out of his No. 87 Chevrolet under his own power after he lost brakes and crashed hard into the turn 11 wall.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 4, 2026
Russian drone hits rail maintenance vehicle in Kharkiv Oblast
A Russian drone has hit a rail maintenance vehicle belonging to the state-run railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) during repair work in Kharkiv Oblast. Railway workers were not injured.
Hi China
· Jun 28, 2026
120-ton broken-down truck on highway rescued in 20 minutes
A 120-ton oversized transport truck broke down suddenly on a highway in Zhejiang recently. Highway rescue staff rushed to the scene immediately to set up safety warnings, then a heavy-duty tow crane arrived soon. With professional handling, workers safely towed the huge vehicle off the main carriageway in just 20 minutes. The driver expressed sincere gratitude for the free, efficient rescue service afterward. #Trending
KTLA 5
· Jun 22, 2026
Commuter captures aftermath of deadly crash on 210 freeway
The big rig driver involved in Saturday’s deadly 210 Freeway crash in Irwindale made an unsafe turn before the truck burst through the center divider and jackknifed across several lanes of oncoming traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Ryanair plane makes emergency landing after window 'dislodged,' partially sucking passenger out
Local media in Greece reported that a piece of engine broke off and smashed a window, causing the cabin to decompress and sucking one passenger partially out of the window.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 6, 2026
‘We were lucky in our misfortune’: Clean up, investigation underway after CN train derailed in Repentigny
A day after a CN freight train derailed in the La Gardeur sector of Repentigny, clean up work and an investigation by federal authorities were underway Monday. The derailment of 45 railcars happened Sunday afternoon in a residential area. Repentigny Mayor Nicolas Dufour said about 200 to 300 people had been evacuated temporarily while police [] The post ‘We were lucky in our misfortune’: Clean up, investigation underway after CN train derailed in Repentigny appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 27, 2026
Electrical fault stops trains between Falkenberg and Halmstad on Sweden's West Coast
Electrical fault stops trains between Falkenberg and Halmstad on Sweden's West Coast
The Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
No major safety failures found in deadly Missouri skydiving plane crash, report says
Investigators noted the engine appeared to be producing power at the time of the impact
NL Times
Fire shuts down trains from Rotterdam to south, disrupting international rail
Train services south of Rotterdam have been severely disrupted by a power outage.
Eye Radio
· Jun 24, 2026
Drivers cautioned over Kapuri bridge structural damage
The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Roads and Bridges has cautioned heavy truck drivers using Kapuri Bridge in Luri Payam of Juba County to limit their loads to less than 20 tons after engineers identified structural damage on the bridge. Kapuri Bridge, a key route linking Juba to Western Equatoria, Bahr el Ghazal and other [] The post Drivers cautioned over Kapuri bridge structural damage appeared first on Eye Radio.
Fox News
· Jul 9, 2026
Manhattan building developer says collapse fears were overblown, calls buckling columns 'localized situation'
MetroLoft founder Nathan Berman calls the Manhattan high-rise structural damage a freak accident limited to a 20-by-20-foot section of the building.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 27, 2026
Late-Night Hillsborough County Crash Halts Trains, Ends In DUI Arrest For Orlando Driver
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A late-night drive turned into a major rail disruption early Saturday morning when a car ended up stranded on a set of railroad tracks in Hillsborough County, forcing officials to halt train traffic. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. on June 27, [] Late-Night Hillsborough County Crash Halts Trains, Ends In DUI Arrest For Orlando Driver
Los Angeles Times
· Jul 2, 2026
First recorded Tesla Semi crash kills two people in Nevada
An electric Tesla Semi struck two passenger vehicles outside of Reno on Sunday, leaving two dead and sending one to the hospital.
Malay Mail
· Jun 21, 2026
Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police
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CarNewsChina.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 interior exposed with 1113 horsepower hybrid powertrain
Official interior images of the Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 reveal a tactical off-road cabin featuring an 830 kW triple-motor hybrid powertrain. The post Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 interior exposed with 1113 horsepower hybrid powertrain appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 30, 2026
Car thief and smuggler breach checkpoints, civilian and Border Police officer injured
An Arab driver in a stolen vehicle breached the checkpoint at the Tzofim crossing and hit a civilian standing there.
BNO News
· Jul 1, 2026
Freight train derailment in Pennsylvania leads to hazmat response
A freight train derailed in southeastern Pennsylvania, sending at least 13 rail cars off the tracks and forcing nearby residents to temporarily shelter in place over possible hazardous materials, officials said. No injuries have been reported. The derailment happened Tuesday afternoon near East Bristol Road and Grove Avenue in Bensalem Township, about 20 miles northeast [] The post Freight train derailment in Pennsylvania leads to hazmat response appeared first on BNO News.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 30, 2026
Bensalem train derailment: Videos show carriages in disarray near Neshaminy Falls; shelter-in-place ordered
A freight train derailed near Neshaminy Falls Station in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, prompting a shelter-in-place as hazmat crews responded.
India Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Video: Himachal bridge collapses as truck crosses, driver miraculously survives
Video: Himachal bridge collapses as truck crosses, driver miraculously survives
Euromaidan Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Ukraine’s underground war reached one of Russia’s most important chemical plants
ATESH agents destroyed power and railway relay equipment near the Novomoskovsk Azot plant.
Daily Express
· Jun 25, 2026
Białośliwiu train crash: Two trains collide in horror smash in Poland
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UrduPoint
· Jul 1, 2026
Technical fault at 220kV Sangjani Grid Station disrupts power supply in IESCO region
Technical fault at 220kV Sangjani Grid Station disrupts power supply in IESCO region
South China Morning Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Driver, passenger hurt as taxi collides with truck in Hong Kong
A taxi driver and a passenger were injured after the vehicle collided with a truck on Kwun Tong Road in Hong Kong on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the crash occurred at about 12.25pm on the eastbound carriageway of the road, near Ping Shek Estate in Ngau Tau Kok. The taxi was headed towards the public transport interchange in Choi Hung when it struck a medium goods vehicle that was travelling in the third lane, according to preliminary findings. The cab driver, a 27-year-old woman surnamed Yip,...
Guinee news
· Jun 22, 2026
Fortes pluies à Kindia : le pont Kénèndé–Abattoir III cède, la population prise au piège
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Ukraine says over 200 locomotives damaged in Russian attacks this year
Kyiv, July 4 (SANA) More than 200 locomotives have been destroyed or damaged in Russian attacks since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine’s government said on Saturday, underscoring the mounting toll on the country’s railway infrastructure. Reuters quoted Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration Oleksiy Kuleba as saying that Russian forces have continued targeting railway locomotives, leaving []
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
'Industrial scale results' — 8 Russian shadow fleet tankers hit in Azov Sea, Ukraine's 'Madyar' says
Claiming that the overnight aerial naval battle reached industrial-scale results, Brovdi reported that the Ukrainian drones also hit a dry cargo ship and a ferry, alongside a convoy of eight fuel tankers. He claimed that the fuel tankers were badly damaged and on fire.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Massive Ukraine Drone Attack Knocks Crimea Off Power Grid, Strike Packages Hit Russia
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 10, 2026
Fallen tree blocks 37 Hospital road as NADMO responds to affected vehicles
A large tree has fallen onto several vehicles along the 37 Hospital stretch towards Kawukudi in Accra, causing an obstruction on the busy road. The tree reportedly uprooted and landed on vehicles, affecting movement along the stretch and creating challenges for motorists.
Just the news
· Jun 23, 2026
Federal agency to examine fatal wreck of Tesla allegedly using automated driving assistance
The driver told police the vehicle was using Tesla's automated driving assistance system, but a Tesla executive said the driver pressed on the accelerator and continued pressing down on it after the crash.
Drudge Retort
· Jul 4, 2026
First Recorded Tesla Semi Truck Crash Kills 2 People
An electric Tesla Semi truck crashed into two vehicles in Dayton, Nev., over the weekend, killing two people and raising questions about the truck's safety features.
Twitchy
· Jul 5, 2026
Mournful Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy Blasts Illegal Truck Drivers
Mournful Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy Blasts Illegal Truck Drivers
DNyuz
· Jun 21, 2026
Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home, Killing a Woman, Officials Say
A driver in a Tesla vehicle that was engaged in automated driver-assistance mode crashed into a house in Texas on Friday night and killed a woman inside, the authorities said. The driver, Michael Butler, was in a Tesla Model 3 about 8 p.m. local time and operating the car “with an automated driving assistance system,” []
ABC7 New York
· Jun 22, 2026
San Francisco, or SF, passenger recounts being stuck inside self-driving Waymo car through construction zone, followed by police
San Francisco, or SF, passenger recounts being stuck inside self-driving Waymo car through construction zone, followed by police
Global News
· Jun 25, 2026
Semi-truck driver who struck Saskatoon overpass fined more than $11K
The driver hit the cloverleaf overpass for Highway 16 while driving on Highway 11 with a large tracked excavator, causing chunks of debris to fall on the roadway last March.
NDTV
· Jun 22, 2026
Woman, 76, Killed After Tesla Driver On Autopilot Crashes Into Her Texas Home
Tesla Model 3 with automated driving crashed into a Texas house, fatally hitting a woman.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Around 68,000 households left without power in western France amid extreme heat
Outage occurs following incident involving 2 transformers operated by France’s electricity transmission system operator
India TV News
· Jun 23, 2026
Bridge collapses like a house of cards as truck crosses in Himachal, CCTV footage surfaces | Watch
A major accident was narrowly averted in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Tuesday morning when an iron bridge in the Urni area suddenly collapsed while a dumper truck was crossing it. The bridge collapsed within seconds, causing the dumper to plunge along with it. Despite the dramatic collapse, no casualties have been reported, and the driver of the vehicle escaped unharmed.
KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls
· Jul 6, 2026
One Dead after ATV Wreck in Southern Idaho
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