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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows pole falling on avenue in downtown Governador Valadares

A video captures a pole collapsing on a sidewalk in downtown Governador Valadares, with no injuries reported, while power disruption affected 23 customers.

Feb 28 • 19:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Israel warns Iranians near military infrastructure to evacuate

The Israeli military has urged individuals near military sites in Iran to evacuate for their safety amidst ongoing attacks against Iran.

Feb 28 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Three years after the Tempe tragedy: How safe are the trains, the gaps in the railway

Three years after Greece's worst railway disaster in Tempe, safety improvements along the Athens-Thessaloniki route are incomplete, with significant gaps in service affecting several regions.

Feb 28 • 05:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Milan, death on the tram: two dead and 54 injured. 'Like an earthquake'

A tram accident in Milan resulted in two fatalities and 54 injuries, captured in a video showing the tram's reckless speed and devastating impact against a building.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Sinkhole at intersection in Oslo

A large sinkhole has appeared at an intersection in Oslo, prompting police to close the area for safety investigations.

Feb 27 • 22:33 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Sinkhole at an intersection in Marienlyst, Oslo

A significant sinkhole has emerged at the intersection in Marienlyst, Oslo, prompting police to seal off the area for safety and investigations.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Asphalt gives way and truck gets stuck on the avenue in Indaiatuba

A truck became stuck on a roadway in Indaiatuba, Brazil, after the asphalt gave way due to a collapsed pipe beneath it, but no injuries were reported.

Feb 27 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaints, lighting on the footbridge in front of Unifap undergoes repairs in Macapá

Street lighting maintenance was carried out in front of the Federal University of Amapá following student complaints about safety concerns.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DANGEROUS SITUATION ⟩ A child in Finland was at risk of drowning in a tunnel filled with melted water

A small child faced a life-threatening situation in a tunnel filled with water in southwestern Finland, prompting a police investigation into potential negligence.

Feb 27 • 13:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meeting with the PRF defines the installation of equipment for pedestrian crossing on BR-116

A pedestrian access equipment will be installed on BR-116 in Feira de Santana after residents called for more safety in the area.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two more holes opened in streets of São José dos Campos raise concern

Recent openings of two more holes in São José dos Campos streets are raising concerns over infrastructure issues in the city.

Feb 26 • 17:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I saw a flash and came to under the collapsed roof, describes the man who was injured in the tragedy in Komárno

A 67-year-old man in Slovakia was injured during the collapse of a concrete shelter while applying for an ID card.

Feb 26 • 16:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pindamonhangaba City Hall demands urgent improvements on the Dutra highway

The mayor of Pindamonhangaba has requested urgent maintenance on the President Dutra Highway due to safety concerns for drivers.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain Destroys Wall onto Police Vehicle, Destroys Bridges, and Floods Houses in Vale and Region; See the Damage by City

Heavy rains in the Vale do Paraíba region have caused significant infrastructure damage, including a wall collapse onto a police vehicle and flooding in various cities, but fortunately, there have been no casualties reported.

Feb 26 • 11:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The accumulated snow is being removed from the streets of Riga

Accumulated snow is being gradually removed from the streets of Riga by city authorities using over 140 pieces of machinery.

Feb 26 • 11:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fast trains will still run at 10 kilometers per hour on the Karelian track next year – possibly 200 km/h in the next decade

Due to safety concerns, trains on the Karelian track in Finland will only be allowed to travel at 10 km/h for the time being, with the hope for a new bridge to allow for higher speeds in the future.

Feb 26 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

BOAK: Road safety interventions in 3 sections

A new program to improve road safety on three high-risk segments of the North Road Axis of Crete has been approved by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car enters hole in Jardim Imperial, in São José dos Campos; watch the VIDEO

A car fell into a hole on Rua Felisbina de Souza Machado in Jardim Imperial, São José dos Campos, drawing attention after a video surfaced showing the incident.

Feb 25 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Hole opens in the road and swallows cars in a US city

A sinkhole in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowed two cars but resulted in no injuries, as the incident was captured on surveillance cameras.

Feb 25 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EPR Litoral Pioneiro advances with definitive safety work in Serra do Mar

EPR Litoral Pioneiro initiates the final phase of construction for a permanent solution to slope instability on the BR-277 highway in Morretes, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: three motorcycle accidents recorded in less than a week on the same street in Várzea Grande (MT)

Three motorcycle accidents occurred within a week on the same street in Várzea Grande, Brazil, attributed to a pothole concealed by rainwater.

Feb 25 • 18:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"The Traffic is Making Us Unplayable"

A report discussing the impact of traffic conditions on local activities in Iceland.

Feb 25 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall announces the start of recovery works on the Filadélfia viaduct in Governador Valadares

The City Hall of Governador Valadares has announced the commencement of recovery works on the Filadélfia viaduct due to safety concerns following inspection reports.

Feb 25 • 16:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Building a new Zarasai bypass: the municipality calls it a historic breakthrough

The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a new bypass for the town of Zarasai, aimed at improving road safety and reducing air pollution.

Feb 25 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues alert for intense rains with winds of 60 to 100 km/h for SP

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued an orange alert for heavy rains and high winds across the state of São Paulo, with significant risks to safety and infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 11:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Sweeping vehicle collapsed through the pavement in Brno

A sweeping vehicle fell through the pavement in Brno, indicating potential infrastructure issues in the area.

Feb 25 • 11:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

One dead after roof collapse in southern Slovakia

A roof collapse in southern Slovakia has resulted in one fatality.

Feb 25 • 10:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Apartments built with 110V always raise fire concerns"... Residents express anxiety over the Eunma Apartment tragedy

Residents near the Eunma Apartment in Gangnam, where a recent fire resulted in four casualties including a 17-year-old, are expressing heightened concerns about the fire risks associated with aging infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M1 closed at Milton Keynes for emergency works as major damage done to key route

The M1 motorway is closed between Milton Keynes and Northampton for urgent repairs following a serious diesel spillage from a vehicle collision.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Forata and the 'insufficient' maintenance of Spain's dams: 'If no solutions are taken, it could be catastrophic'

The Forata dam in Spain is facing critical safety issues, including inadequate maintenance and lack of emergency protocols, raising concerns about potential disasters if not addressed.

Feb 24 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gpaci Hospital completes renovation two years after flood that inundated facility in Sorocaba

Gpaci Hospital in Sorocaba, Brazil, has completed its renovation two years after being flooded, enhancing its facilities for patient care and safety.

Feb 24 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Asphalt collapses again after the city hall closes a hole in the South Zone of São José dos Campos

The asphalt on a street in São José dos Campos has collapsed once more, just a week after the city repaired a crater.

Feb 24 • 16:13 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

One was transported to the emergency department after a car crashed into a traffic pole

A person has been hospitalized following a car accident where the vehicle collided with a traffic pole.

Feb 24 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

New average speed control zones will be implemented on the Tallinn and Liepaja highways

New speed control zones are set to be introduced on major highways in Latvia for monitoring average speeds and vehicle compliance.

Feb 24 • 05:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians hit Zaporizhzhia at least six times: five injured, including child

Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia resulted in five injuries, including a child, and caused considerable damage to residential infrastructure.

Feb 23 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wires for the lighting of the COP work located in Doca are stolen again in Belém

Wires for the public lighting at the COP site in Doca, Belém, were stolen again, prompting local authorities to respond.

Feb 23 • 20:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Little Path Was the Savior

A small walking path played a crucial role in a certain rescue situation in Iceland.

Feb 23 • 20:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More than 500 LED lights replaced on the collectors of Panamericana and General Paz

The municipality of Vicente López has completed the installation of over 560 new LED streetlights to enhance safety and traffic flow on key highways.

Feb 23 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Omonia: One-meter hole from subsidence on Geraniou Street – Traffic disruption

Authorities have halted traffic in Omonia due to a one-meter hole caused by road subsidence, leading to safety concerns for vehicles and pedestrians.

Feb 23 • 14:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Children continue in classes and are in danger’: wall collapse at Mapasingue Este school raises alarm over structural risk

A structural collapse of a wall at a school in Mapasingue Este, Guayaquil, has raised concerns among residents and authorities about the safety of children attending classes in the area.

Feb 23 • 14:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Metrovía Stop

The Metrovía stop at the Convention Center in Guayaquil will be suspended for 30 days for pedestrian walkway maintenance, prompting concerns about pedestrian safety.

Feb 23 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bragança initiates task force to eliminate loose wires and organize urban wiring

Bragança Paulista is commencing a task force to address the visual and safety issues caused by loose wires on utility poles, with an organized cleaning event scheduled for March 8 and 9.

Feb 23 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Radars, technology, changes in road infrastructure, education in road safety, among experts' suggestions to reduce traffic accidents

Experts suggest various measures including technology upgrades and education to enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents in Guayaquil.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Fegda" to renovate a road section for 4 million euros near the capital's Pilaitė district

Fegda is set to invest 4 million euros to renovate a 2.16 km road section in Vilnius County, significantly improving road safety and infrastructure for all road users.

Feb 23 • 09:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders improvements on Assis Chateaubriand Highway in the interior of SP

A Brazilian court has ordered highway maintenance and safety improvements on the Assis Chateaubriand Highway following a request from the São Paulo Public Ministry due to high fatal accident rates.

Feb 22 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colíder Hydroelectric Plant (MT) Moves from 'Alert' State to 'Attention' After Actions to Address Failures

The Colíder Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil has escalated its status from 'alert' to 'attention' as it prepares to refill its reservoir following structural safety concerns.

Feb 22 • 17:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP promises a renovation plan for all major dams and to invest 100 billion euros by 2035: "The safety of Spaniards is not guaranteed"

The People's Party (PP) in Spain promises to invest 100 billion euros in a renovation plan for dams to enhance safety and infrastructure maintenance if they come to power.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Glacier advancement threatens people and infrastructure

The advancing glacier poses significant threats to local communities and infrastructure.

Feb 22 • 08:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Visit to the Shopping Mall Almost Ended in Huge Losses: "I Don't Understand What Kind of Slalom This Is?"

A woman narrowly avoided damaging her car due to a large pothole in the parking garage of a shopping center in Kaunas, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in Lithuania.

Feb 21 • 18:36 UTC

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