Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1959, Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician was born. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1981, Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Commuter chaos after car bursts into flames on Melbourne freeway

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June 23, 2026

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Commuter chaos after car bursts into flames on Melbourne freeway

Witnesses say they saw two people run from a car before it burst into flames on a Melbourne freeway.

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RTL Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Emergency services: Traffic disrupted after two-car collision near A7, one injured

Traffic on the N7 was thrown into chaos on Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving two cars, one of which overturned, led to the closure of the slip road onto the A7 towards the capital and left one person injured.

The West Australian

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· Jun 22, 2026

Perth traffic: Crash on Wanneroo Road blocks lane during Monday afternoon peak hour

A crash has blocked a lane on a major road in Perth’s north, causing heavy congestion as commuters head home on Monday afternoon.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 9, 2026

Traffic severely disrupted after police rescue woman from the Brooklyn Bridge

Traffic severely disrupted after police rescue woman from the Brooklyn Bridge

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Serious crash on Waikato Expressway leaves multiple people injured, traffic delays near Cambridge

Serious crash on Waikato Expressway leaves multiple people injured, traffic delays near Cambridge

Guinee news

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· Jun 30, 2026

Kindia : un embouteillage monstre paralyse la circulation entre Friguiadi et Manéah-Ville

La circulation a été fortement perturbée dans la soirée de ce mardi 30 juin sur l’axe Friguiadi–Manéah-Ville, en direction de l’intérieur du pays. Entre 17 h 30 et 18 h 30, un embouteillage s’est formé sur cette route très fréquentée, contraignant des centaines d’usagers à patienter de longues minutes dans leurs véhicules. Sur plusieurs kilomètres, []

Le News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Traffic jams on Swiss motorways surged in 2025

Congestion on Switzerland’s motorways worsened sharply in 2025, with traffic jams reaching almost 68,000 hours, around a fifth more than a year earlier, according to figures published by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). The country’s busiest motorways—the A1, A2 and A3—accounted for much of the increase. Congestion on the A2 between Basel and Chiasso rose []

India TV News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mumbai-Pune Expressway landslide: Missing Link shut, traffic advisory issued as heavy rain disrupts route

Relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Maharashtra, severely affecting road connectivity in and around Mumbai. A major landslide near the Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has led to the closure of a crucial stretch of the route which has prompted authorities to divert traffic and issue a travel advisory for commuters. According to officials, the landslide occurred near the Khandala exit of Tunnel 2 on the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway amid heavy rainfall on Monday morning. The incident has blocked traffic on the connecting link, disrupting vehicle movement on one of the state's busiest expressways.

WRAL News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Crash at I-85 at Durham Freeway causes congestion

A crash on I-85 near the interchange with the Durham Freeway is causing congestion.

NDTV

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· Jul 4, 2026

Visibility Dropped, Roads Flooded: 10 Videos Capture Mumbai Rains Havoc; Travel Affected

Heavy monsoon rains caused severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Mumbai, affecting daily life and travel in multiple city areas.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 29, 2026

Heavy overnight rains trigger massive gridlock across Accra

Thousands of commuters across the Greater Accra Region are facing severe traffic congestion on Monday morning after hours of heavy rainfall triggered flooding on several major roads and disrupted the capital’s transport system. The downpour, which began on Sunday night and continued into the early hours of Monday, left many roads inundated, slowing traffic to []

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Oversized Rig Swings Wild On I-75 In Pasco County, Overriding Subaru With 2 From Georgia Injured

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A major traffic disruption tied up northbound interstate traffic in Pasco County on Saturday morning after an oversized commercial vehicle collided with a passenger SUV. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 9:52 a.m. near milepost 280 on Interstate 75. The incident involved three vehicles: a tractor-trailer pulling [] Oversized Rig Swings Wild On I-75 In Pasco County, Overriding Subaru With 2 From Georgia Injured

The Suburban

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· Jul 7, 2026

Montreal traffic will be snarled this weekend

Montreal traffic will be snarled this weekend

KTLA 5

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· Jun 28, 2026

Multi-vehicle crash under investigation in South L.A.

A multi-vehicle crash left at least one person with minor injuries in South Los Angeles early Saturday morning, police said. Details: KTLA.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

M25 traffic LIVE: Drivers face 13 mile queues and 110 minute delays after three lanes shut by vehicle fire

Chaos hits the M25 after vehicle fire between junction 26 at Waltham Abbey and junction 25 at Enfield

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Deadly big rig horror as Target semi crosses into oncoming traffic on SoCal freeway

A violent chain-reaction crash shut down the 210 Freeway in Irwindale on Saturday morning after a big rig traveling eastbound lost control, crossed the center median and slammed into oncoming westbound traffic, leaving one woman dead and more than 30 people injured. The crash unfolded shortly before 9 a.m. just west of Irwindale Avenue, according []

India Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ground report: Landslide hits Pune-Mumbai Missing Link, causes traffic chaos

Ground report: Landslide hits Pune-Mumbai Missing Link, causes traffic chaos

Boston.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars

Torrential rains impacted roadways in areas like Fall River earlier Tuesday. The post Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars appeared first on Boston.com.

Independent Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

Winter school holiday traffic surge: Why you should avoid night driving on the N3

Winter school holiday traffic surge: Why you should avoid night driving on the N3

The Seaside Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Summer Traffic Chaos

Like every summer, weekends are chaos on the A-44 as people head down to the coast, causing long tail backs where the autovia is only 2-lanes wide. The post Summer Traffic Chaos first appeared on Costa Tropical Gazette News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 24, 2026

Truck drivers block Lagos-Ore-Benin Highway over alleged police extortion

Traffic movement along the Lagos/Ore/Benin Expressway was severely disrupted on Wednesday after truck drivers blocked the Oniparaga section of the highway over allegations of extortion by police officers in Ondo State. The protest caused a major gridlock on the busy route, leaving commuters, motorists and passengers stranded for several hours as movement on the expressway slowed to [] Truck drivers block Lagos-Ore-Benin Highway over alleged police extortion

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Financial Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

EU border checks hit by late kit and sweaty scanners

Airports warn system could cause travel chaos during summer holiday season

Off The Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Out-of-control Target big rig kills 1, injures dozens in SoCal crash

A violent chain-reaction crash shut down the 210 Freeway in Irwindale on Saturday morning after a big rig traveling eastbound lost control, crossed the center median and slammed into oncoming westbound traffic, leaving one woman dead and more than 30 people injured. The crash unfolded shortly before 9 a.m. just west of Irwindale Avenue, according []...Click to read more

Business Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

2.5 hrs for 31 km! Infy co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan calls out Bengaluru's traffic nightmare

Bengaluru’s traffic woes are back in the spotlight after Kris Gopalakrishnan’s latest commute turned into a two-and-a-half-hour ordeal.

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 6, 2026

Residents Take To Social Media To Express Outrage Over Blackouts

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Over the weekend, an hours-long blackout left many New Providence residents frustrated and angry. The nightmare outages started on Friday, impacting homes, businesses, and even generators at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Drame à Mamou : 15 morts dans un accident de la circulation

Un grave accident de la circulation s’est produit dans la nuit d’hier à aujourd’hui, lundi 29 juin 2026, à Diarabaka (une localité relevant de la commune urbaine de Mamou). Quinze personnes y ont perdu la vie, selon un bilan provisoire établi par les autorités sanitaires préfectorales. Selon les informations confiées à Guineematin.com, c’est un camion [] The post Drame à Mamou : 15 morts dans un accident de la circulation first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 22, 2026

Storms cause chaos at major city airport as 'lightening bolt sets fire to house'

Flights have been disrupted today due to extreme weather

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris forces evacuations

AVON, France, July 13, (AP): A fire raging Monday in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris prompted evacuations of some residential neighborhoods and...

Vanguard News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Downpour: FRSC cautions against ‘one-way’ driving

Ogunjobi said that flooding of the expressway by heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused some motorists to drive against traffic, resulting in gridlock. The post Downpour: FRSC cautions against ‘one-way’ driving appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

Six killed in Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel

Rains also triggered landslides on the expressway connecting Mumbai with Pune, forcing its ​closure and disrupting traffic ‌between the two cities

The News Letter

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· Jul 10, 2026

Motorists warned of 'significant traffic disruption and delays' at Scarva parade

Motorists have been advised of “significant traffic disruption and delays” due to parades and the annual ‘Sham Fight’ taking place in Scarva early next week.

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