Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Between Mertert and Potaschberg: Motorway collision causes 7-kilometre traffic jam on Wednesday morning
A collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A1 motorway caused a 7-kilometre traffic jam on Wednesday morning, as a series of further accidents unfolded across the country throughout the day.
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RTL Today
· Jun 26, 2026
Traffic disrupted on Friday morning: Four-vehicle pile-up on A3 near Berchem, lorry breakdown blocks A1
A morning collision involving four cars closed the left and middle lanes of the A3 heading into Luxembourg City just past the Berchem service area, while a broken-down lorry on the A1 added to the traffic chaos at the Howald tunnel.
The West Australian
· Jun 26, 2026
Perth traffic: Crash blocks lane on Kwinana Freeway in Leeming during Friday peak hour
A crash on a major Perth freeway has blocked a lane, causing heavy congestion as motorists head home on Friday afternoon.
The News Letter
· Jul 9, 2026
Traffic & Travel: Belfast route closed due to traffic collision
A traffic collision on Belfast's Stewartstown Road causes closure as police to issue advice.
KTLA 5
· Jun 22, 2026
CHP releases new details in deadly big rig crash on 210 Freeway
The truck crossed from the eastbound side of the freeway into the westbound lanes after crashing through the center divider. The semi then jackknifed across several westbound lanes and struck multiple vehicles. Read more at KTLA.com. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Irish Mirror
· Jul 5, 2026
Busy Cork road shut after serious overnight crash with diversions in place
A serious collision has taken place on the N20 between Ballyhea and Lisballyhea in Co Cork on Saturday night, July 4, with the road fully blocked off and overnight diversions in place
Guinee news
· Jul 7, 2026
Collision entre un camion-citerne et un minibus à Kolenten : sept personnes tuées
Un grave accident de la circulation est survenu ce mardi 7 juillet 2026, aux environs de 13 heures, sur le pont de Kolentin, au PK 36 de la route nationale n°1, entre Kindia et Mamou. Selon les informations communiquées par la gendarmerie routière de Kindia, l’accident a impliqué un minibus de marque Ford Transit, immatriculé []
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Related coverage for "Between Mertert and Potaschberg: Motorway collision causes 7-kilometre traffic jam on Wednesday morning": RTL Today — Traffic disrupted on Friday morning: Four-vehicle pile-up on A3 near Berchem, lorry breakdown blocks A1. The West Australian — Perth traffic: Crash blocks lane on Kwinana Freeway in Leeming during Friday peak hour. The News Letter — Traffic & Travel: Belfast route closed due to traffic collision. KTLA 5 — CHP releases new details in deadly big rig crash on 210 Freeway. Irish Mirror — Busy Cork road shut after serious overnight crash with diversions in place. Guinee news — Collision entre un camion-citerne et un minibus à Kolenten : sept personnes tuées