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On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1933, Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896) passed away. In 1958, Rocío Banquells, Mexican pop singer and actress was born. In 1966, Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) was born. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1978, Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) was born. In 1979, Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) passed away. In 1990, Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. In 2009, A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. In 2013, Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) passed away. In 2022, Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Driver escapes as Ferrari catches fire near Hong Kong light rail stop

South China Morning Post

June 22, 2026

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Driver escapes as Ferrari catches fire near Hong Kong light rail stop

A Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop in Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai on Monday morning. Police said the driver reported the fire at 10.41am after exiting the black vehicle, which had no passengers on board, near Ginza Station. Photos and videos circulating online show firefighters extinguishing the blaze as traffic builds up behind the car, with smoke billowing from the scene. The fire was later put out. The front left side of the vehicle sustained the most damage, with half of the...

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