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Shocking footage shows Tesco lorry explode into HUGE flames in crash on M25

A Tesco lorry caught fire on the M25 following a crash, causing major delays and a full road closure.

Three vehicles crash and car on fire - blocking A406 North Circular

A multi-vehicle crash on the A406 resulted in a car fire and significant traffic disruption, with emergency services responding promptly.

Pilots survive horror light aircraft crash as glider nosedives onto Cotswolds road

A light aircraft crash-landed on a busy road in the Cotswolds after losing a wing, with no serious injuries reported.
Emergency services responded quickly, and both pilot and passenger escaped without serious harm.

Man in hospital after bus crash which blocks road

A man is hospitalized after a bus collision in Plaistow, with emergency services responding promptly to the scene.

Pictures show emergency services at scene of 'serious' crash on major Bexley road

Emergency services respond to a multi-vehicle crash on the A2 in Bexley, leading to road closure and traffic disruption.

Person rushed to hospital after crash near sixth form college

A person was rushed to hospital after a crash near Havering Sixth Form College.

Shocking footage shows Tesco lorry explode into HUGE flames in crash on M25

A Tesco lorry caught fire on the M25 following a crash, causing major delays and a full road closure.

Three vehicles crash and car on fire - blocking A406 North Circular

A multi-vehicle crash on the A406 resulted in a car fire and significant traffic disruption, with emergency services responding promptly.

Pilots survive horror light aircraft crash as glider nosedives onto Cotswolds road

A light aircraft crash-landed on a busy road in the Cotswolds after losing a wing, with no serious injuries reported.
Emergency services responded quickly, and both pilot and passenger escaped without serious harm.

Man in hospital after bus crash which blocks road

A man is hospitalized after a bus collision in Plaistow, with emergency services responding promptly to the scene.

Pictures show emergency services at scene of 'serious' crash on major Bexley road

Emergency services respond to a multi-vehicle crash on the A2 in Bexley, leading to road closure and traffic disruption.

Person rushed to hospital after crash near sixth form college

A person was rushed to hospital after a crash near Havering Sixth Form College.
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Plane reportedly makes emergency landing on Bay Area highway

A small plane made an emergency landing on Highway 85 due to fuel exhaustion.
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M25 shut for hours after 'serious' motorbike crash

A serious motorcycle crash has closed the M25, causing significant delays expected to last for several hours.

Dartford Crossing overnight works continue this week despite fuel spillage incident

The spill during maintenance significantly reduced northbound traffic capacity, resulting in closures and diversions.
Planned overnight closures will keep affecting traffic even after the spill disruptions.

M25 shut for hours after 'serious' motorbike crash

A serious motorcycle crash has closed the M25, causing significant delays expected to last for several hours.

Dartford Crossing overnight works continue this week despite fuel spillage incident

The spill during maintenance significantly reduced northbound traffic capacity, resulting in closures and diversions.
Planned overnight closures will keep affecting traffic even after the spill disruptions.
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Vincent Thomas Bridge and parts of Highway 47 still closed after big rig crash sparks fire in San Pedro

A big rig accident involving lithium batteries caused significant closures on Highway 47 and disrupted operations at the Port of Los Angeles.

8 California firefighters injured after fire utility truck overturns

Eight Orange County firefighters were injured in a rollover accident while returning from fighting a large fire.

London travel news LIVE: Protester climbs railway bridge near Waterloo cancelling trains and halting traffic

A protester climbed a railway bridge near London Waterloo, causing train disruption and road closures.

Water main break causes flooding, property damage in Melrose area

Water main break caused flooding affecting businesses and homes on Melrose Avenue.
Quick emergency response included closure of traffic to repair the damage.

Tooting fire: 80 firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats

Large fire at a block of flats in Tooting, involving 2 flats and part of the roof, with 20 people evacuated and some treated for smoke inhalation.

Dramatic photos show truck on fire that closed Dublin's Samuel Beckett Bridge

A truck fire caused major traffic disruptions at Samuel Beckett Bridge during morning rush hour, but firefighters quickly worked to extinguish it.

Vincent Thomas Bridge and parts of Highway 47 still closed after big rig crash sparks fire in San Pedro

A big rig accident involving lithium batteries caused significant closures on Highway 47 and disrupted operations at the Port of Los Angeles.

8 California firefighters injured after fire utility truck overturns

Eight Orange County firefighters were injured in a rollover accident while returning from fighting a large fire.

London travel news LIVE: Protester climbs railway bridge near Waterloo cancelling trains and halting traffic

A protester climbed a railway bridge near London Waterloo, causing train disruption and road closures.

Water main break causes flooding, property damage in Melrose area

Water main break caused flooding affecting businesses and homes on Melrose Avenue.
Quick emergency response included closure of traffic to repair the damage.

Tooting fire: 80 firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats

Large fire at a block of flats in Tooting, involving 2 flats and part of the roof, with 20 people evacuated and some treated for smoke inhalation.

Dramatic photos show truck on fire that closed Dublin's Samuel Beckett Bridge

A truck fire caused major traffic disruptions at Samuel Beckett Bridge during morning rush hour, but firefighters quickly worked to extinguish it.
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Watch what it's like to handle an overturned truck full of burning batteries

A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries exploded near the Port of Los Angeles, significantly disrupting traffic and operations for days.

Big rig with lithium ion batteries flips in San Pedro, sparking hazardous fire, closing freeway

A hazardous fire caused by a battery explosion led to significant freeway closures in San Pedro, disrupting traffic without reported injuries.

Man rushed to hospital after 'explosion' shuts major road

Fire broke out at a three-story house converted into flats in London, causing one person to be hospitalized.
The fire led to the closure of a major road and traffic disruption in the area.

Watch what it's like to handle an overturned truck full of burning batteries

A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries exploded near the Port of Los Angeles, significantly disrupting traffic and operations for days.

Big rig with lithium ion batteries flips in San Pedro, sparking hazardous fire, closing freeway

A hazardous fire caused by a battery explosion led to significant freeway closures in San Pedro, disrupting traffic without reported injuries.

Man rushed to hospital after 'explosion' shuts major road

Fire broke out at a three-story house converted into flats in London, causing one person to be hospitalized.
The fire led to the closure of a major road and traffic disruption in the area.
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Crash leads to road closure near schools and Wembley Stadium

A car crash in Wembley resulted in road closures without injuries, affecting traffic and local schools.
Five primary schools were near the crash site, but children were in classes during the incident.

Car crashes into lamppost near south east London hospital

No injuries reported in a car crash involving a lamppost on A215 Denmark Hill near Kings College Hospital.
Traffic is flowing despite the crash blocking a bus lane.

Crash leads to road closure near schools and Wembley Stadium

A car crash in Wembley resulted in road closures without injuries, affecting traffic and local schools.
Five primary schools were near the crash site, but children were in classes during the incident.

Car crashes into lamppost near south east London hospital

No injuries reported in a car crash involving a lamppost on A215 Denmark Hill near Kings College Hospital.
Traffic is flowing despite the crash blocking a bus lane.
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Germany: Bridge in Dresden collapses into Elbe river DW 09/11/2024

The Carola Bridge collapse in Dresden will disrupt traffic for an extended period but fortunately caused no injuries.
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A helicopter halts traffic on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles

A helicopter made an emergency landing on the 110 Freeway due to loss of power, causing major traffic disruptions but no injuries.

Wildfire near Interstate 580 in Livermore shuts down freeway lanes

A vegetation fire on a major Bay Area freeway led to the closure of three lanes, causing severe traffic disruptions.

Major highway closed in Anaheim amid standoff involving police SWAT team, suspect: WATCH LIVE

A police chase originating in Corona, California ended in a tense standoff on 91 Freeway in Anaheim, leading to extensive traffic disruptions.

Cleanup in Lane 5: Toilet paper spill blocks traffic in Santa Clarita

Too much toilet paper clogged a freeway, causing traffic disruption.
California Highway Patrol officers manually cleared the toilet paper to prevent traffic incidents.

A helicopter halts traffic on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles

A helicopter made an emergency landing on the 110 Freeway due to loss of power, causing major traffic disruptions but no injuries.

Wildfire near Interstate 580 in Livermore shuts down freeway lanes

A vegetation fire on a major Bay Area freeway led to the closure of three lanes, causing severe traffic disruptions.

Major highway closed in Anaheim amid standoff involving police SWAT team, suspect: WATCH LIVE

A police chase originating in Corona, California ended in a tense standoff on 91 Freeway in Anaheim, leading to extensive traffic disruptions.

Cleanup in Lane 5: Toilet paper spill blocks traffic in Santa Clarita

Too much toilet paper clogged a freeway, causing traffic disruption.
California Highway Patrol officers manually cleared the toilet paper to prevent traffic incidents.
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NYC's Midtown Tunnel to Queens Sprung a Leak on Monday: Here's What Happened

A contractor accidentally punctured the Queens Midtown Tunnel, causing disruption as water from the East River flooded in.
#public-safety

Dirt Bike Mayhem Swarmed Both Sides of the Bay Sunday; Oakland Store Robbed, Traffic Held Up In SF

Motorbike gangs increasingly disrupt the Bay Area, halting traffic and committing robberies, signaling a rise in audacity and chaotic public behavior.

Person arrested and in hospital after car crashes into South Norwood railway bridge

A vehicle crashed into a railway bridge in South Norwood after a police chase.
One suspect was arrested and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Dirt Bike Mayhem Swarmed Both Sides of the Bay Sunday; Oakland Store Robbed, Traffic Held Up In SF

Motorbike gangs increasingly disrupt the Bay Area, halting traffic and committing robberies, signaling a rise in audacity and chaotic public behavior.

Person arrested and in hospital after car crashes into South Norwood railway bridge

A vehicle crashed into a railway bridge in South Norwood after a police chase.
One suspect was arrested and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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10-foot python found during Bay Area sideshow bust

A python was discovered in a vehicle during a police chase linked to an illegal sideshow.

PCH in Malibu shut down; police in standoff with person barricaded inside van

A standoff involving a barricaded suspect caused the closure of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, impacting local commuters.
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Pro-Palestine protesters shut down 405 Freeway in West L.A.

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked 405 Freeway in West LA during rush hour to call for an end to US support of Israel.

Protesters shut down Los Angeles highway in call for Gaza ceasefire

Protesters in Los Angeles shut down a busy stretch of freeway to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
There were tense physical confrontations with commuters and 75 people were detained by the California highway patrol.

Fremont: Police fire pepper balls at protesters near Tesla plant

Police in Fremont deployed pepper balls at protesters near Tesla Factory during a protest against the ongoing invasion of Gaza.

Pro-Palestine protesters shut down 405 Freeway in West L.A.

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked 405 Freeway in West LA during rush hour to call for an end to US support of Israel.

Protesters shut down Los Angeles highway in call for Gaza ceasefire

Protesters in Los Angeles shut down a busy stretch of freeway to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
There were tense physical confrontations with commuters and 75 people were detained by the California highway patrol.

Fremont: Police fire pepper balls at protesters near Tesla plant

Police in Fremont deployed pepper balls at protesters near Tesla Factory during a protest against the ongoing invasion of Gaza.
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'Hit and run' driver fails to stop after two injured in crash

Two pedestrians were injured in a hit and run crash outside North Acton tube station in London.

Fatal vehicle collision closes down stretch of major East Bay roadway

Fatal vehicle collision on San Pablo Avenue at 23rd Street
The road closure is impacting commuter traffic

'Hit and run' driver fails to stop after two injured in crash

Two pedestrians were injured in a hit and run crash outside North Acton tube station in London.

Fatal vehicle collision closes down stretch of major East Bay roadway

Fatal vehicle collision on San Pablo Avenue at 23rd Street
The road closure is impacting commuter traffic
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London travel news LIVE: Dartford Crossing chaos as stalled vehicle and M25 crash cause 10-mile tailback

Two incidents - stalled vehicle in the tunnel and crash on M25 - causing 10-mile tailback on both sides of Dartford Crossing.
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San Francisco Critical Mass

Critical Mass is a mass bike ride on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco, starting at 5:30 pm, where everyone is welcome and no one is in charge. It can cause traffic disruptions.

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly bike ride on the first Friday, emphasizing fun but also a political-protest for bikers' rights.

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly bike ride every first Friday starting at 8 pm, promotes bikers' rights, controversial for blocking traffic but celebrated by participants and pedestrians.

San Francisco Critical Mass

Critical Mass is a mass bike ride on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco, starting at 5:30 pm, where everyone is welcome and no one is in charge. It can cause traffic disruptions.

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly bike ride on the first Friday, emphasizing fun but also a political-protest for bikers' rights.

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly bike ride every first Friday starting at 8 pm, promotes bikers' rights, controversial for blocking traffic but celebrated by participants and pedestrians.
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Traffic alert: Miami trolley struck, pinned passenger before dying. Calle Ocho is closed

Little Havana's Calle Ocho was shut down by La Carreta restaurant after a fatal incident involving a Miami trolley hitting and killing a passenger.

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for four weekends in May and June

Major disruption in London as Blackwall tunnel's southbound closure announced for maintenance work.

Driver charged with negligent homicide in fiery crash that shut down Connecticut highway bridge

A man is charged with negligent homicide after a crash on a major Connecticut highway bridge that resulted in the death of a fuel delivery truck driver.

Huge tree falls down across main road in stormy weather

Strong winds on Isle of Dogs cause tree to block Westferry Road, disrupting traffic.
Police help guide traffic around fallen tree; road now clear.
Traffic congestion due to fallen tree and ongoing roadworks.

Protesters Arrested For Blocking Traffic in Brooklyn Bridge

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for blocking Brooklyn Bridge.

Water main work continues as road reopens following bus 'sinking' in hole

A bus sank into a hole on Front Lane, Cranham, leading to road closure.
Transport for London (TfL) arranged diversions for the affected 248 bus route during the repair period.

Anti-Israel protesters arrested and vehicles seized after using them to block NYC bridges, tunnels during rush hour: cops

Anti-Israel protesters used cars to block traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge and two major tunnels during rush hour.
Seven protesters were arrested and four vehicles were seized during the Holland Tunnel holdup.
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Hundreds Arrested, Tempers Flare After NYC Pro-Palestine Protests Block Bridges

Protestors blocking bridges disrupt traffic for nearly two hours.
Black driver confronts protestors about blocking the bridges.

Farmers wreak fiery havoc outside EU headquarters

Farmers across Europe protest excessive red tape and competition from cheap imports
Protests hindered traffic and disrupted daily life in several cities

Hundreds Arrested, Tempers Flare After NYC Pro-Palestine Protests Block Bridges

Protestors blocking bridges disrupt traffic for nearly two hours.
Black driver confronts protestors about blocking the bridges.

Farmers wreak fiery havoc outside EU headquarters

Farmers across Europe protest excessive red tape and competition from cheap imports
Protests hindered traffic and disrupted daily life in several cities
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NYC driver speaks out after confronting pro-Palestinian protesters near Manhattan Bridge

The irate driver who confronted pro-Palestinian protesters blocking traffic on the Manhattan Bridge said he felt like a hostage.
The driver explained his reasons for shoving the protesters but regretted being filmed in an angry state.

M1 closure causes gridlock as police called to 'concerns for man's welfare'

Traffic on the M1 in London was brought to a standstill due to concerns over a man's welfare.
Disruption lasted for several hours before traffic began to clear.

Coyote stops traffic on I-280 in San Francisco for over an hour

A coyote stopped southbound traffic on Interstate 280 near Mission Bay in San Francisco for over an hour.
Coyotes are frequently seen roaming San Francisco neighborhoods but are generally shy and keep to themselves.

Investigation into South Miami-Dade shooting leads to U.S. 1 closures in morning rush hour

A late-night shooting in South Miami-Dade caused critical injuries, leading to traffic disruptions during the Thursday morning rush hour.

Traffic headaches to get worse before they get better - Austin Monitor

Major construction projects in South Austin and Southeast Austin will cause traffic disruptions for up to 18 months and six months respectively.

Smoke billows from industrial fire seen for miles

Over 100 firefighters are handling a fire in Rainham, urging locals to stay indoors due to dense smoke and road closures impacting traffic in the area.
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