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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. 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.
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.
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The West Australian
· 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.
KTLA 5
· Jul 4, 2026
210 Freeway pursuit ends with deadly CHP shooting
Holiday traffic was at a standstill on the eastbound 210 Freeway Friday morning as authorities investigated two separate shootings, one that critically wounded a tow truck driver and another that left a suspect dead following a CHP pursuit into Covina. KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
ABC7 New York
· 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 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.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 30, 2026
Traffic backed on Upper Harbour Motorway, Greenhithe after two separate crashes
Traffic backed on Upper Harbour Motorway, Greenhithe after two separate crashes
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 8, 2026
Temporary lane closures at RIPAHS Bridge and Jalan Labu
Temporary lane closures at RIPAHS Bridge and Jalan Labu
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Related coverage for "Perth traffic: Crash blocks lane on Kwinana Freeway in Leeming during Friday peak hour": The West Australian — Perth traffic: Crash on Wanneroo Road blocks lane during Monday afternoon peak hour. KTLA 5 — 210 Freeway pursuit ends with deadly CHP shooting. ABC7 New York — Traffic severely disrupted after police rescue woman from the Brooklyn Bridge . The News Letter — Traffic & Travel: Belfast route closed due to traffic collision. The New Zealand Herald — Traffic backed on Upper Harbour Motorway, Greenhithe after two separate crashes. Borneo Bulletin — Temporary lane closures at RIPAHS Bridge and Jalan Labu