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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A lynx is killed by a car for the first time on a road in Madrid

The first Iberian lynx has been killed by a vehicle on a road in Madrid, raising concerns about wildlife safety in urban areas.

Mar 2 • 09:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The ground swallowed two cars in the United States – A dramatic situation was captured on video

In Omaha, Nebraska, two cars were swallowed by the ground after the asphalt suddenly collapsed at an intersection.

Feb 28 • 19:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Several damaged cars on Vilnius Western Bypass, there are injured people

A series of car collisions on the Western Bypass of Vilnius resulted in damaged vehicles and at least two injured individuals.

Feb 28 • 14:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Hard to Believe": The A1 Highway is a Graveyard of Cars

A Lithuanian politician has reported seeing over 20 vehicles with flat tires on the A1 highway near Ariogala, highlighting severe road conditions.

Feb 27 • 21:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car overturns after skidding due to spilled gravel on state highway; video

At least two vehicles skidded off the road in Potengi, Brazil, due to gravel spilled on the CE-292 state highway, resulting in one car overturning, captured by a victim of an earlier accident at the same spot.

Feb 26 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two cars hit posts in a row on an avenue in Campinas

Two cars collided with posts consecutively on Avenida Luiz Smânio in Campinas, Brazil, with no reported injuries.

Feb 26 • 20:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

How to proceed after a car accident? A special website will help with the minor ones

A new website has been launched in Czechia to assist individuals in managing minor car accidents and navigating the associated processes.

Feb 25 • 05:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How is the response to accidents on highways and what to do if the car breaks down during the journey

The article outlines the response measures in place for accidents on highways in Buenos Aires, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to act in case of a vehicle breakdown.

Feb 24 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Car vs. Truck in Søndre Land – Appears Serious

A car has collided with a truck in Søndre Land, and the driver's condition is reportedly serious.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Collisions in the City: In Boedo, a rideshare car collided with a taxi, causing it to overturn and resulting in four injuries

A rideshare vehicle collided with a taxi in the Boedo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, causing the taxi to overturn and injuring four people.

Feb 22 • 13:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Slippery roads in Western Sweden – more accidents in a short time

Several accidents occurred in Western Sweden due to icy road conditions, leading to multiple injuries.

Feb 22 • 06:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Road accidents continue in Delhi, high-speed car claims the life of a delivery boy

A delivery boy was killed in a road accident in Delhi after being hit by a speeding car, underscoring ongoing safety concerns in the region.

Feb 21 • 02:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

400 car damages in one day: - Season record

Norway witnessed a record of 400 car damages in a single day amid challenging winter driving conditions.

Feb 20 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being run over on BR-153

A man died after being hit by a car on highway BR-153 between Wanderlândia and Araguaína in northern Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

A95 near Münsing: Fully occupied car crashes into truck and guardrail

A crash on the A95 near Münsing resulted in minor injuries to four passengers of a car that lost control and collided with a truck and guardrail.

Feb 19 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Study: Dozens of children have died in car accidents in Sweden due to insufficient protection

A study reveals that many young children in Sweden have died in car accidents because they were not adequately secured in their car seats.

Feb 19 • 02:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after head-on collision between cars in Olímpia

A woman died following a head-on collision between two cars in Olímpia, Brazil.

Feb 18 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Four people injured after car overturns on roads in Quito

Several traffic accidents caused mobility issues in Quito, leaving four people injured during the early hours of Wednesday, February 18th.

Feb 18 • 15:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Car accidents cost over 700 million kroner during last winter vacation

Car accidents during the winter vacation last year resulted in over 700 million kroner in costs, with more than 28,500 reported injuries.

Feb 18 • 05:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Half of the children could have survived - with the right protection

A report highlights that nearly half of young children involved in fatal car accidents might have survived with proper safety measures, particularly rear-facing car seats.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows the moment a horse is hit by a car on the Second Bridge, in Vila Velha

A horse was hit by a car on the Second Bridge in Vila Velha, Brazil, while accompanying another horse that was unharmed.

Feb 17 • 21:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is how much a car's weight affects braking distance in winter - see examples

Heavy vehicles and combinations pose the greatest risks in traffic accidents, particularly during winter conditions.

Feb 17 • 13:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nîmes: an 8-year-old child fatally hit by a car, the presumed driver apprehended

An 8-year-old boy was killed in Nîmes after being hit by a car, with authorities apprehending the suspected driver and several accomplices.

Feb 17 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Has Volvo Solved a Problem Plaguing the Automotive World?

Volvo aims to address safety concerns related to electronically retractable door handles amid rising criticism following fatal accidents involving these features.

Feb 16 • 14:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Bayreuth: Man chases ex-girlfriend's new partner through the city

A 46-year-old man in Bayreuth engaged in a dangerous car chase with his ex-girlfriend's new partner, resulting in multiple accidents and a threatening situation.

Feb 16 • 14:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A young driver overturned her car in Jesenicko and ended up in an embankment

A young female driver lost control of her vehicle in Jesenicko, resulting in the car overturning and ending up in an embankment.

Feb 16 • 09:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Accident-prone start of the 2026 Tourism Carretera in El Calafate: Santero gave a masterclass in defense and secured the first victory for BMW

The 2026 Tourism Carretera kicked off chaotically in El Calafate, with Julián Santero clinching victory amidst multiple accidents and safety car laps, marking BMW's first win in the series.

Feb 15 • 18:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Frenzied Ride: Car with Czech License Plate Races Through Nuremberg, Crashes, People Jump Out of the Way

A white Škoda Fabia drove recklessly through Nuremberg, causing several crashes and endangering pedestrians and drivers.

Feb 15 • 14:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Young men in a car wreaked havoc

In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a speeding car driven by two allegedly intoxicated youths collided with three vehicles parked along the roadside.

Feb 14 • 13:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Stolen truck involved in multiple hit-and-run accidents in Tokyo; driver secured

A stolen truck caused a series of hit-and-run accidents involving at least seven vehicles in Tokyo, leading to the driver being apprehended by police.

Feb 14 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Part of metro pillar falls in Mulund, Mumbai, hitting auto and car; 4 injured

A part of a metro construction pillar fell in Mulund, Mumbai, injuring four individuals in accidents involving an auto rickshaw and a car.

Feb 14 • 07:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A Minor Accident Can Ruin the Owner: The Automobile Club Calculated Repair Costs for 21 Models

Repair costs for cars following minor accidents have significantly increased, as demonstrated by a detailed survey from the German ADAC club.

Feb 13 • 04:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Four people involved in car accidents on Wednesday

In the past 24 hours, Latvia recorded 162 traffic accidents resulting in injuries to four individuals, primarily in the Riga region.

Feb 12 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The number of pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles rises while car fatalities decrease in São Paulo

In São Paulo, pedestrian fatalities from motorcycle accidents have been increasing, contrasting with a decrease in fatalities involving cars, indicating a troubling trend in road safety.

Feb 11 • 18:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Chechen leader Kadyrov calls reports of son's car crash fake news nearly one month later

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has labeled claims about his son being involved in a car crash as fake news, emphasizing his intention to combat false information in Chechnya.

Feb 10 • 06:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kadyrov Speaks for the First Time About the Accident Involving His Son

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov addresses the media regarding his son Adam's recent car accident, criticizing the focus on this incident amidst a larger context of road safety issues in Russia.

Feb 10 • 04:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Lamborghini involved in multiple accidents, a Chinese man arrested for fleeing to go to the hospital

A 41-year-old Chinese man was arrested after fleeing from a multi-vehicle accident involving a Lamborghini that he drove at high speed, colliding with a police car and injuring officers.

Feb 9 • 01:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman and teenager die in serious accident involving truck in Piauí

A councilman and a 17-year-old teenager were killed in a serious accident in Piauí involving a passenger car and a truck.

Feb 8 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Collision between car and train leaves one dead and one critically injured in Magé

A passenger train collided with a car in Magé, Brazil, resulting in one fatality and one person seriously injured.

Feb 8 • 11:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State highways register two fatal accidents in MS

Two state highways in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, witnessed fatal accidents on the afternoon of Friday, October 6, involving a car and a truck.

Feb 7 • 13:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Slippery Conditions on the West Coast - Rescue Vehicle Went Off Road

On a slippery Friday evening on the West Coast, multiple traffic accidents occurred, including a female pedestrian being hit, a car crashing into a tree, and a rescue vehicle veering off the road during an emergency response.

Feb 6 • 19:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Fractures, balls to the head, and a car in a traffic accident

A delivery van encountered difficulties in the Bakkahverfi area of Breiðholt this morning as drivers in the capital region grappled with severe icy conditions leading to multiple incidents, according to emergency services.

Feb 6 • 14:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

A Wrong Idol in the Car Can Lead to an Accident! Don't Make This Mistake

The article discusses the risks of keeping certain idols or images inside a car, emphasizing that some may distract the driver and increase the risk of accidents according to vastu principles.

Feb 5 • 04:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Flush Door Handle Ban: China Calls it a 'Hidden Killer'

China has banned flush or hidden door handles due to safety concerns following accidents, prompting questions about potential risks in India and implications for the auto industry.

Feb 4 • 07:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

China bans hidden car door handles after deadly incidents

China has instituted a ban on hidden car door handles following several fatal accidents linked to their use.

Feb 3 • 10:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fines for using a cell phone with the car stopped

The infraction for using a cell phone while driving is the same, whether the vehicle is in motion or stopped, due to its significant contribution to traffic accidents.

Feb 3 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Local Resident After Deadly Accident on Ääsmäe–Haapsalu Road: Accidents Have Happened Here Before

A serious car accident on the Ääsmäe-Haapsalu road resulted in the deaths of two men and left one injured.

Feb 2 • 19:52 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Concern about Rising Rivers Due to Thaw ++ Residents Clear Car with Snow

As freezing rain and ice conditions persist, hospitals are overwhelmed with patients from accidents, and several highways have been closed after multi-vehicle crashes resulting in severe injuries and fatalities.

Jan 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Airport ceases operation ++ Residents clear car with snow ++ Record number of emergency calls

The weather conditions have led to the closure of an airport and an overwhelming number of emergency calls due to severe ice and accidents.

Jan 13 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Why women face shockingly higher risk of injury in car accidents?

The article discusses the disproportionately high risk of injury for women in car accidents and highlights recent advancements in the automobile industry related to crash testing that aim to address this issue.

Jan 13 • 09:30 UTC

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