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#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago
Canada news

2 adults, 1 infant in hospital following collision in North York: Toronto police | CBC News

Two adults and one infant are hospitalized after a pedestrian collision in North York.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 hours ago
Canada news

100 bricks came 'raining down' after a truck took out a telecom line. So far, no one's taking responsibility | CBC News

Residents demand improved safety measures after repeated incidents of trucks damaging telecommunications lines and property.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

2 adults, 1 infant in hospital following collision in North York: Toronto police | CBC News

Two adults and one infant are hospitalized after a pedestrian collision in North York.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 hours ago

100 bricks came 'raining down' after a truck took out a telecom line. So far, no one's taking responsibility | CBC News

Residents demand improved safety measures after repeated incidents of trucks damaging telecommunications lines and property.
#world-cup
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
16 hours ago

Transit officials warn NY, NJ commuters to work from home during World Cup as rideshares put on notice

Commuters in New York and New Jersey are advised to work from home during the World Cup to avoid severe travel disruptions.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Work from home to avoid World Cup commuter chaos in NYC, transit officials warn

Transit officials urge avoiding commuting into the city during the World Cup due to expected congestion and strain on public transit.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
16 hours ago

Transit officials warn NY, NJ commuters to work from home during World Cup as rideshares put on notice

Commuters in New York and New Jersey are advised to work from home during the World Cup to avoid severe travel disruptions.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Work from home to avoid World Cup commuter chaos in NYC, transit officials warn

Transit officials urge avoiding commuting into the city during the World Cup due to expected congestion and strain on public transit.
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Part of car park sealed off as car crashes at Dublin shopping centre

A large section of the car park was sealed off by gardaí for a number of hours after the incident as garda forensic investigators assessed the scene.
London food
Mission District
fromFuturism
15 hours ago

Two Delivery Bots Blunder Into the Middle of a Police Incident, Have Awkward Standoff

Delivery robots often create disruptions and safety concerns in urban environments.
Cars
fromFuturism
18 hours ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Head-on train collision near Copenhagen leaves four critically injured

The collision involved two yellow and grey trains, both showing significant damage to their fronts, and occurred in a wooded area north of Copenhagen.
Europe news
#accident
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.dk
4 days ago

LATEST: 17 injured including 5 critically after train crash in Denmark

Two trains collided north of Copenhagen, injuring 17 people, with five in critical condition, prompting an investigation by Denmark's Accident Investigation Board.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Wild video shows person dangling off Bay Bridge to avoid police

A man evaded police by clinging to the Bay Bridge after a stolen vehicle chase, ultimately surrendering without incident.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Wild video shows person dangling off Bay Bridge to avoid police

A man evaded police by clinging to the Bay Bridge after a stolen vehicle chase, ultimately surrendering without incident.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London Underground drivers are striking against imposed changes to their work conditions, impacting the economy and public transport services.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Driverless taxi veers into London crime scene

A Waymo driverless taxi entered a police cordon in London, prompting an apology and an investigation into the incident.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Man fatally struck by Queens 7 train, causing morning delays | amNewYork

The 7 line is experiencing delays due to a fatal incident involving a straphanger in Queens.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Drawing a line: As Amtrak brings Metro-North track access fight to court, MTA calls claim of passenger service cutbacks a distraction' | amNewYork

Amtrak plans to cut passenger service due to access issues with MTA's Bronx tracks affecting the Penn Access project.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles

The unexpected object in the middle of the highway just after midnight caused a 'multi-vehicle collision' on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Adams Boulevard.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Toddler killed in San Jose pedestrian crash: police

"She was hysterical, she had her hands over her eyes. And I think the baby left in the ambulance without her because we saw the mother get into a police vehicle...And I just said we're praying for you and she said thank you."
California
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Water Line Rupture Leads to Flooding Inside Treasure Island Tunnel on Bay Bridge

A water main break caused flooding and temporary lane closures on the eastbound Bay Bridge inside the Treasure Island Tunnel.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains - Portland Mercury

TriMet's oldest MAX Type 1 trains are being retired after nearly 40 years of service due to maintenance and accessibility issues.
#train-crash
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Crash Involving Muni Bus and Car Sends Four to Hospital

A Muni bus collided with a car in the Mission District, injuring four people, including three bus passengers and the car driver.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Train traffic along Kitchener GO line snarled Tuesday afternoon after person struck in Guelph | CBC News

Trains on the Kitchener GO line may face delays or cancellations due to a person being struck by a train in Guelph.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area Transit Tuesday Mash Up: Caltrain to the Game, BART Wrap Test, and... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain and BART are enhancing transit experiences with themed trains and creative designs to attract fans and generate revenue.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

2 bicyclists hit by Daly City police car; 1 taken to hospital in serious condition, officials say

The accident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Velasco Avenue and Accaia Street, involving a police vehicle and two cyclists.
California
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
18 hours ago

38 year old dead after crash with pickup truck travelling in wrong direction on Hwy 401: OPP | CBC News

A 38-year-old person died and four others were hospitalized after two crashes on Highway 401 in Pickering.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Tube lines disrupted after casualty on track and trespasser incident

Service disruptions occurred between Waterloo and Finchley Road due to earlier issues, with severe delays reported.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

MTA rolls out realistic bus driver training simulators in the Bronx | amNewYork

The new technology allows drivers to see actual New York streets and experiences, which ultimately makes bus rides safer for customers. The more we can give them real tools to simulate what real life is like, the better they're going to be once they hit the road.
Alternative transportation
#laguardia-airport
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Communication breakdown had a role in deadly LaGuardia Airport plane crash: NTSB

A rescue truck entered the runway at LaGuardia Airport, colliding with an Air Canada Express jet due to communication failures and lack of transponders.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Communication breakdown had a role in deadly LaGuardia Airport plane crash: NTSB

A rescue truck entered the runway at LaGuardia Airport, colliding with an Air Canada Express jet due to communication failures and lack of transponders.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California's rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge

California's gas prices have risen 30% since the start of the year, with the average price for regular gas in Los Angeles-Long Beach jumping from $4.67 in February to $5.93 in March. In San Francisco, the average increased from $4.83 to $5.99 during the same period.
Europe news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Tram operator sued over e-scooter rider death

Family of Reuben Abakah sues Tram Operations Limited for negligence after his death from a tram collision, seeking over £200,000 in damages.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

One dead, four in hospital after single-vehicle crash in East Gwillimbury: York police | CBC News

One person died and four others were hospitalized after a vehicle crash in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
New York City
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Person dead after being struck by GO Train in Richmond Hill, Ont., police say | CBC News

A pedestrian died after being struck by a GO train in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Friday evening.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SF Fire Truck Collides With F-Line Streetcar on Embarcadero

A historic streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire truck, causing damage and temporary service delays on the F-Market line.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
Boston
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Train kills person in San Mateo

A Caltrain struck and killed a person near E. Bellevue Ave. in San Mateo on Saturday, with Caltrain reporting record fatalities of 19 deaths in 2024.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by Locomotive

Footage of the incident, which took place January 15, shows the robot sitting motionless on the tracks, seemingly making no attempt to get out of the way as the unmistakable blare of the train horn gets louder and louder. "Oh it's gonna crush it!" the onlooker taking the video can be heard saying moments before the train, operated by Brightline, flattens the unfortunate bot into the tracks. Sparks can be seen flying from beneath the train before the video cuts off.
Startup companies
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Man Struck and Dragged by A Train at Rockaway Blvd Station

A 54-year-old man was struck and dragged by an A train at Rockaway Boulevard station after standing too close to the platform edge, sustaining a leg injury and transported to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition.
#mbta
Public health
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Community urges council to close train crossing after deaths

Close the Churchill Avenue Caltrain crossing to prevent further student suicides near Palo Alto High School.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Hamburg police investigating subway deaths

Most German part-time workers choose part-time voluntarily; only 5% prefer full-time, with women's part-time often driven by family care commitments.
#tram-accident
Mental health
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Student dies after train crash

A Caltrain struck and killed a Palo Alto High School student near Churchill Avenue, prompting delays, grief resources, and consideration of new crossing safety technologies.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Person dies after being struck by GO train east of Guelph Central GO, Kitchener line service suspended | CBC News

A person died after being struck by a GO train east of Guelph Central, causing service suspension on the Kitchener line with significant delays and cancellations.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Probe flags concern after train dragged passenger

Safety measures on the Elizabeth line failed to prevent a passenger from being trapped and dragged by a train at Ealing Broadway station in November 2024.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Investigating one of the worst train accidents in Spain's history

A train collision in Spain killed 46, left survivors struggling, investigators have not determined the cause, and conductors began a three-day strike for better rail safety.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Train conductor dies following assault

"We are distraught and stunned but, most of all, we're angry," said EVG boss Martin Burkert. "We cannot accept that train conductors face life-threatening danger when starting their shifts."
Germany news
#london-underground-safety
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Tube passenger hit by train 'couldn't escape' due to cable tracks

Communication cables on the London Underground track prevented a fallen passenger from reaching a safe under-platform recess, contributing to their fatal collision with an approaching train.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Person killed by Tube was blocked from safe spot

A London Underground passenger died after falling onto tracks at Ickenham station because communication cables blocked their escape route to a safe under-platform recess.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 month ago

Congress is about to chase rail freight onto American roads. It risks thousands of deaths | Fortune

The Railway Safety Act would divert freight from safer rail to riskier trucks despite rail safety improving 44% since 2000, making inclusion in surface transportation reauthorization counterproductive.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Man found dead aboard Manhattan subway train: cops

The NYPD is investigating after a man was found dead aboard a Manhattan train on Sunday. According to police sources, cops from Transit District 4 were conducting an inspection of a northbound Q train just after midnight on Feb. 1, after it had pulled into the end of the line on East 96 Street and Second Avenue subway station, when they discovered a 34-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive.
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Train collides with car on tracks in Emeryville

A train collided with a car stuck on the tracks in Emeryville early Saturday morning, according to a police department press release. Shortly after 1 a.m., a woman reportedly turned onto the railroad tracks and became stuck. She exited the vehicle before an oncoming train hit it. The vehicle subsequently caught fire. Authorities stated that the railway was shut down temporarily so emergency response, fire suppression, vehicle removal and a full inspection of the tracks could take place.
California
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Severe rail disruption continues after derailment

Severe disruptions and major delays affect Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services after a Selhurst derailment and signalling failure, prompting a 'do not travel' alert.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Metrolink train slams into car in Glendale, killing 1 person, hospitalizing 2

A Metrolink train struck a car in Glendale, killing one person and injuring multiple others; Glendale Police is investigating.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Eglinton Crosstown had emergency braking issues, but problems not 'safety critical,' Metrolinx says | CBC News

Metrolinx reported minor, non-safety-critical emergency brake activations during Eglinton Crosstown testing; the TTC says identified issues have been remediated and the opening remains planned.
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