Today in News History
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 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) 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 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. 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.
The Kugbo road jinx: How FRSC intervention broke cycle of fatal crashes
There was a time when many motorists approaching the Kugbo outbound corridor of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja did so with quiet but unimaginable anxiety and panic. The fear was not imaginary. It was born from a recurring pattern that had become painfully familiar: massive articulated trucks struggling through peak hour traffic, smaller vehicles The post The Kugbo road jinx: How FRSC intervention broke cycle of fatal crashes appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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Ghanaian Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Fatal crash on Kpong–Tema highway claims one life
Personnel from the Kpong Fire Station responded swiftly to a fatal road traffic accident at Kings and Queens on the Kpong–Tema Highway in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality after receiving a distress call. The rescue team arrived at the scene and found a collision involving a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and a Howo tipper truck. The The post Fatal crash on Kpong–Tema highway claims one life appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Guinee news
· Jun 25, 2026
L’œil de Guinéenews : quand pour expliquer son accident mortel, un chauffeur, pour se disculper, a recours, à une conclusion quelque peu invraisemblable voire insidieuse
Nous tenons cette information de Alaidy Sow, notre correspondant à Labé. Il a rapporté un cas d’accident mortel de la circulation survenu le 17 juin dernier, près du pont de Bamedji, dans la commune rurale de Kouramangui, préfecture de Labé. La tragédie, a-t-il indiqué, a coûté la vie à trois personnes d’une même famille qui []
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Lagos escapes major inferno as gas tanker leak sparks fire — LASTMA
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, on Wednesday, averted what could have turned into a major fire disaster after a leaking mini gas tanker caught fire at the Owode Elede area along Ikorodu Road. The incident occurred when a six-tyre gas tanker developed a [] Lagos escapes major inferno as gas tanker leak sparks fire — LASTMA
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Unmarked Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – A Saturday night traffic crash involving a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy has turned fatal. A pedestrian who was struck by an agency vehicle has died from his injuries, officials confirmed Sunday afternoon. The collision happened at roughly 10:20 p.m. on June 20, 2026, near the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and [] Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Unmarked Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy In Tampa
Hi China
· Jul 2, 2026
Final heroism: Bus driver saves 12 passengers in last moments
In Zhejiang, a bus driver used his final moments of strength to ensure the safety of twelve passengers after suddenly falling ill behind the wheel. He managed to press the brakes twice to bring the vehicle to a steady stop before collapsing in his seat. Tragically, the 43-year-old driver passed away, leaving behind a legacy of selfless dedication and courage. #EverydayHero
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
Polis kesan lelaki pandu secara berbahaya sebelum rempuh dua kenderaan lain
PETALING JAYA: Polis sedang mengesan seorang lelaki dipercayai memandu secara berbahaya sebelum merempuh dua kenderaan lain dan melarikan diri dalam kejadian di Lebuhraya Persekutuan pada 20 Jun lalu. Video mengenai kejadian tular di media sosial pada 7.45 malam tadi sebelum siasatan lanjut dijalankan polis. Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya Asisten Komisioner Shamsudin Mamat berkata, siasatan ... Read more The post Polis kesan lelaki pandu secara berbahaya sebelum rempuh dua kenderaan lain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "The Kugbo road jinx: How FRSC intervention broke cycle of fatal crashes": Ghanaian Times — Fatal crash on Kpong–Tema highway claims one life. Guinee news — L’œil de Guinéenews : quand pour expliquer son accident mortel, un chauffeur, pour se disculper, a recours, à une conclusion quelque peu invraisemblable voire insidieuse. Daily Post Nigeria — Lagos escapes major inferno as gas tanker leak sparks fire — LASTMA. Tampa Free Press — Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Unmarked Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy In Tampa. Hi China — Final heroism: Bus driver saves 12 passengers in last moments. Utusan Malaysia — Polis kesan lelaki pandu secara berbahaya sebelum rempuh dua kenderaan lain