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Man injured as two cars collide in Zebbug
A 26-year-old man from Mellieha sustained grievous injuries following a traffic accident in Triq l-Imdina, Zebbug, late last night. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 11pm.Preliminary investigations indicate that the collision involved a Toyota IQ driven by the 26-year-old and a Volkswagen Golf driven by a 21-year-old man from Zebbug.A medical team was dispatched to the scene, and the victim was transported by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was treated for grievous injuries. Police investigations into the circumstances of the accident are currently ongoing.
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ABC7 New York
· Jul 8, 2026
Multi-car crash in Brooklyn sends vehicle into building, injuring 3, including pedestrian
A black Cadillac, driven by a 56-year-old man, collided with a dark colored BMW driven by a 43-year-old man. The force of the crash sent the BMW careening into the building.
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Cyclist rushed to hospital following Kilkenny road collision as Gardai issue witness appeal
The collision involved a car and a cyclist, who is a male aged in his 30s
MaltaToday
· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jun 28, 2026
1 dead, 5 injured after 2-vehicle collision in Brampton
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Two seriously injured after two-car crash on Waimarama Rd near Hastings
Two seriously injured after two-car crash on Waimarama Rd near Hastings
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 4, 2026
Driver out of danger after collision sends vehicle into Anjou apartment building
A 64-year-old driver is recovering in hospital after his vehicle collided with another car before crashing into an apartment building Friday evening in Montreal’s Anjou borough. Montreal police (SPVM) say officers were called to the intersection of Châteauneuf Boulevard and Baldwin Street shortly after 6 p.m. following reports of a collision. According to police, the [] The post Driver out of danger after collision sends vehicle into Anjou apartment building appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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Related coverage for "Man injured as two cars collide in Zebbug": ABC7 New York — Multi-car crash in Brooklyn sends vehicle into building, injuring 3, including pedestrian . Irish Mirror — Cyclist rushed to hospital following Kilkenny road collision as Gardai issue witness appeal. MaltaToday — Motorcyclist grievously injured after collision . Global News — 1 dead, 5 injured after 2-vehicle collision in Brampton. The New Zealand Herald — Two seriously injured after two-car crash on Waimarama Rd near Hastings. CityNews Montreal — Driver out of danger after collision sends vehicle into Anjou apartment building