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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1934, Clark R. Rasmussen, American politician (died 2024) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1943, Rolf Stommelen, German racing driver (died 1983) was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1984, Jacoby Jones, American football player (died 2024) was born. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Three people died in weekend road crashes, taking death toll so far to 36 this year
Three people died in separate road traffic collisions over the weekend, bringing the number of fatalities on Northern Ireland's roads this year to 36 – a 64 increase by the same date last year.
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Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jun 30, 2026
Traffic Fatalities Increase Calls for Ride Sharing Services
Traffic Fatalities Increase Calls for Ride Sharing Services
Guinee news
· Jul 4, 2026
Kindia : deux morts dans un accident de la route sur la RN1 à Kolibaya
Un accident de la circulation a coûté la vie à deux personnes ce vendredi 3 juillet 2026, aux environs de 15 heures, sur la route nationale n°1 Conakry–Kindia, au point kilométrique 49, dans la localité de Kolibaya, district de Tabili, sous-préfecture de Mambia. Les victimes, Mamata Camara et sa fille adolescente Fatoumata Soumah, ont succombé []
Global News
· Jun 22, 2026
2 people killed, another critical after deadly weekend on Calgary roads
It was a deadly weekend on Calgary roads with two fatal collisions and another person who was sent to hospital in critical condition.
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 6, 2026
Road deaths surge to decade high in Israel
A total of 32 people aged 15 to 24 lost their lives in crashes on city roads during 2025, up from 24 fatalities recorded in 2024.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Overnight Head-On Crash On 5th Ave N In St. Petersburg Leaves One Dead, One Hospitalized
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A two-vehicle collision at a local intersection left one driver dead and another injured early Thursday morning. The crash happened at 1:37 a.m. at the intersection of 5th Avenue North and Lafayette Street North. Police reports indicate that a pick-up truck was traveling eastbound on 5th Avenue North when it crossed [] Overnight Head-On Crash On 5th Ave N In St. Petersburg Leaves One Dead, One Hospitalized
Bahamas Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Some Eight DIE on the streets of the country in just 12 days! It is time for Road Traffic to crack down on drivers!
FIVE DIE IN ROAD ACCIDENTS IN JUST THREE HOURS! It is time for Traffic Cops to work hard on the streets again to deal with these traffic offenders and stop using our assets to escort all these weddings, funerals and special events! NASSAU| The Bahamas is being haunted with a serious rise in traffic deaths across []
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Related coverage for "Three people died in weekend road crashes, taking death toll so far to 36 this year": Eyewitness News Bahamas — Traffic Fatalities Increase Calls for Ride Sharing Services. Guinee news — Kindia : deux morts dans un accident de la route sur la RN1 à Kolibaya. Global News — 2 people killed, another critical after deadly weekend on Calgary roads. Arutz Sheva — Road deaths surge to decade high in Israel. Tampa Free Press — Overnight Head-On Crash On 5th Ave N In St. Petersburg Leaves One Dead, One Hospitalized. Bahamas Press — Some Eight DIE on the streets of the country in just 12 days! It is time for Road Traffic to crack down on drivers!