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Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people

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July 13, 2026

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A truck carrying wedding guests has been struck on a busy highway in Indonesia, killing 13 people

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 13, 2026

Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13

Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 13, 2026

Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people in West Java's Indramayu regency

A truck carrying wedding guests has been struck on a busy highway in Indonesia, killing 13 people.

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people

A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said Monday. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on the northern coastal highway near Kiajaran Kulon village of Indramayu regency, as the group was returning home after []

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

13 killed, 5 injured as truck carrying wedding guests crushed on Indonesia highway

A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between 2 trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing 13 people, injuring 5 others

Off The Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

17 injured after vehicle plows into World Cup revelers in Mexico

Over a dozen people were injured on Wednesday night when a vehicle drove through a crowd in the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas during a celebration of Mexico’s World Cup match victory, Los Cabos’ city hall said in a statement. “According to preliminary information, the vehicle was surrounded by a group of people []...Click to read more

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jun 28, 2026

Eight die, 17 injured in Katsina road accident

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· Jul 11, 2026

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

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TRT World

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· Jul 6, 2026

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Guineematin.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Drame à Kindia : 7 morts dans un accident de la circulation à Kolenté

Nouveau drame routier à l’intérieur du pays. Sept personnes ont trouvé la mort dans un accident de la circulation survenu ce mardi dans la préfecture de Kindia. C’est un véhicule de transport et un camion-citerne qui sont entrés en collision au niveau du pont de Kelenté, sur la route nationale Kindia-Mamou. Ce drame intervient un [] The post Drame à Kindia : 7 morts dans un accident de la circulation à Kolenté first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

15 dead, 17 injured, after truck driver falls asleep

Fifteen persons, all males, have died in an auto crash at Muslim cemetery, along Ogbomoso-Oko Olowo route on Ilorin-Jebba expressway, Kwara State. The post 15 dead, 17 injured, after truck driver falls asleep appeared first on Vanguard News.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Bapa maut, dua anak cedera kemalangan selepas makan malam

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Latestly.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Vietnam Boat Accident: Full List of 32 Indian Tourists on Capsized Phu Quoc Speedboat, Check Names

A tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, killing at least 15 Indian tourists. The Embassy of India in Hanoi has released the full list of passengers. Rescue teams and nearby boats saved 21 people, while authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

Fox News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Illegal immigrant truckers accused of mowing down Americans ignite fury over loopholes unleashing deadly roads

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The Tribune

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 Indian tourists ‘feared dead’ as boat capsizes in Vietnam

A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Local newspapers have reported that 15 people have died, however, there is no official confirmation of the deceased from the Indian embassy yet. “In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam,” []

The Tribune 242

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· Jul 1, 2026

Works Minister urges drivers to slow down

SEVEN people have been killed in traffic accidents across The Bahamas since Saturday, with Works Minister Clay Sweeting urging motorists to slow down as families mourn one of the deadliest stretches on the country’s roads in years.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Driver Plows Through Mexico World Cup Celebration

At least 17 people were injured after a driver plowed through a crowd in the popular resort city of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on June 24, according to officials. Los Cabos City Council said the incident occurred as fans were celebrating the Mexican national team’s victory in their World Cup match against Czechia that night.

Guinee news

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· Jun 29, 2026

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OneIndia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Vietnam: Boat Carrying 32 Indians Capsizes Near Phu Quoc Island; 15 Dead

A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Friday and 15 people, including two women are dead, according to VnExpress. The passenger vessel, operated by Ocean Pear Island Company, was carrying tourists from Hon May

UPI

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 dead in Vietnam tourist boat accident

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NDTV

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· Jul 12, 2026

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Irish Mirror

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· Jul 5, 2026

Man killed and three injured in two-car crash in Donegal as gardai appeal for witnesses

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The Standard

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· Jun 24, 2026

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Sky News Australia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Fifteen killed, two critical after Vietnam speedboat accident

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Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

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JFeed

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· Jul 5, 2026

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· Jul 13, 2026

Cargo truck crash in Mexico leaves 10 dead

Cargo truck crash in Mexico leaves 10 dead

KTLA 5

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· Jul 6, 2026

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Ariana News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Four dead, 10 missing after truck carrying returnees plunges into river in Laghman

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Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 24, 2026

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Africanews

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· Jul 6, 2026

At least 23 people killed in Sri Lankan prison riot

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· Jul 5, 2026

Delta flight hit by firework when landing on July 4 at Midway airport

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Sky News

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· Jul 6, 2026

At least 27 people killed after Sri Lankan prison riot

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Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 Killed, 63 Injured in Bangkok Pub Fire; Probe Underway

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MaltaToday

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· Jul 6, 2026

Man fighting for his life after tuk-tuk flips over in Gozo

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Legit.ng

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· Jul 2, 2026

Breaking: Tears as 11-year-old boy driving truck kills several people in Thailand

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