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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Explosives scare on Zamfara highway leaves motorists stranded

A bomb scare on the Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road in Zamfara, Nigeria, caused significant distress to motorists, leading many to abandon their vehicles in fear of potential dangers.

Feb 27 • 15:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bus collided with trailer during overtaking in Jodhpur, 6 people tragically killed

A private bus on its way from Jodhpur to Sanchore collided with a trailer during overtaking, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to over seven passengers.

Feb 27 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

ST2054 near Sulzemoos: Two drivers injured in accident

Two drivers sustained minor injuries in a collision on the ST2054 road near Sulzemoos.

Feb 27 • 15:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Where was 'This road is not for Muslims' written?

The article discusses the controversial statement 'This road is not for Muslims,' reflecting tensions surrounding religious and social issues in India's context.

Feb 27 • 15:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Delays on National Road One Due to Two Traffic Accidents

Traffic delays are occurring on National Road One in Iceland as a result of two separate accidents.

Feb 27 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Administration opened a new ice road between Vormsi and the mainland on Friday

A new ice road has been opened by the Transport Administration for local use between the island of Vormsi and the mainland, aimed primarily at supporting residents' needs.

Feb 27 • 14:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: EACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has officially handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga-Katooke Road to improve local infrastructure in Uganda.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Let the introductory course for learner drivers remain

A traffic educator argues against the proposal to eliminate the introductory course for learner drivers, citing its positive impact on education and road safety.

Feb 27 • 14:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Metal crunching, roads closed – this is what it looked like on the road

Several traffic accidents occurred across Finland on Friday due to poor driving conditions.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers alerted to '24 hours' rule as ignoring it could get you banned from roads

Drivers in the UK are being reminded of the crucial '24-hour' rule regarding reporting road collisions to avoid penalties such as fines or driving bans.

Feb 27 • 13:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Polish basketball players fight for the World Championships. Two matches with Latvia on the road to Qatar

Poland's national basketball team is facing crucial matches against Latvia in their quest to qualify for the World Championships in Qatar, with significant challenges ahead in the elimination rounds.

Feb 27 • 13:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This road is not for Muslims': Video of Dehradun-Delhi Expressway goes viral

A viral incident on the Dehradun-Delhi National Highway NH-72A involves a message stating 'This road is not for Muslims', leading to a police investigation after a complaint was filed by a National Highway Authority employee.

Feb 27 • 13:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Cut off by a landslide, the main road between France and Andorra will reopen on March 9

The RN20, the main road connecting France and Andorra, will reopen on March 9 after being closed due to a landslide since late January.

Feb 27 • 13:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Rear wheel locked in fatal accident on Miklubraut

A fatal accident occurred on Miklubraut when a vehicle's rear wheel locked.

Feb 27 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fallen Tree Causes Road Closure on Rio-Santos in Angra dos Reis

A fallen tree due to heavy rains has caused a closure on the Rio-Santos highway in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, which has now been resolved as of Friday morning.

Feb 27 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Traffic will activate 33 new radar speed cameras in 11 autonomous communities during Holy Week

Spain's traffic authority will deploy 33 new radar speed cameras during Holy Week to enhance road safety.

Feb 27 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Experts warn: Slush sliding is imminent

Experts in Finland are warning motorists about the dangers of slush sliding as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: pickup truck loaded with gravel loses wheel and hangs over bridge in MA

A pickup truck loaded with gravel hung precariously over a bridge in Maranhão after losing a front wheel, but the driver escaped without serious injuries.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: lack of buses with left door forces passengers to board in the middle of the road in Moraes Sales, Campinas

Due to a shortage of buses with left-side doors, passengers in Campinas have been forced to board buses from the middle of the street, posing safety risks.

Feb 27 • 12:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Warning to drivers: Kaunas Panerių street closed after accident, drivers in hospital

A car accident on Kaunas Panerių street has resulted in the closure of the road and both drivers being hospitalized.

Feb 27 • 12:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Crazy House Café Like Kihnu: 556 Cars Drove to the Small Island in One Day

The winter ice road between Kihnu Island and the mainland has restored life and money to the island while significantly altering the daily rhythms of the locals.

Feb 27 • 12:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The road is closed at Hellu due to a traffic accident

The main road at Hellu, Iceland, is closed following a traffic accident.

Feb 27 • 12:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The road to Lapių in Kaunas is impassable: a person is being rescued after a collision

A serious road accident in Kaunas involving two cars has resulted in injuries and road blockage.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jimi was worried on the slushy road: 'They swayed precariously'

Severe weather conditions in Southern Finland have caused hazardous travel situations and several accidents on the roads.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain in Angra dos Reis leaves 392 displaced, causes flooding, landslides, and closes road

Heavy rainfall in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, has resulted in 392 people being displaced, widespread flooding, and landslides, prompting severe weather warnings.

Feb 27 • 10:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic Accident Statistics 2025: Many Traffic Deaths Again in Dachau and Fürstenfeldbruck

The 2025 traffic accident statistics indicate a slight increase in total accidents and fatalities across Bavaria, with notable variances at the district levels, particularly in Dachau and Fürstenfeldbruck.

Feb 27 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Hunt for Potholes Begins: Who to Report Dangerous Places to

As spring's pothole repair season approaches, drivers are urged to actively report hazardous locations for safer road conditions.

Feb 27 • 10:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Rescues Benue Links Passengers From Kidnap Attempt

The Nigerian military rescued three passengers from a kidnap attempt along the Enugu-Otukpo Road in Benue State.

Feb 27 • 10:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cheetah seen on road in Baran

A cheetah was spotted late Thursday evening by the roadside in Baran district, Rajasthan, alarming local residents.

Feb 27 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEO ⟩ Three cars collided on Sõpruse Avenue in Tallinn

A traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred on Sõpruse Avenue in Tallinn, leading to two individuals being hospitalized in serious condition.

Feb 27 • 09:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Katsina agency MD dies in auto crash as gov mourns

The Managing Director of the Katsina State Water Board, Tukur Tingilin, has died in an auto crash, prompting an expression of grief from the Katsina State Governor.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dad and daughter almost killed by pothole which ripped off wheel and brakes

A father and his daughter nearly lost their lives when they hit a massive pothole that destroyed their car's wheel and brakes.

Feb 27 • 08:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Boy, 13, dies after being hit by two cars in Perth's south

A 13-year-old boy tragically died after being struck by two vehicles while crossing a busy road in Warnbro, Perth.

Feb 27 • 08:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Two military trucks and a car were involved in an accident in Rovaniemi – road closed

Two military trucks and one military car were involved in an accident in Rovaniemi, Finland, with no injuries reported among the service members.

Feb 27 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The E4 Road is Blocked Between Kuivaniemi and Simon Due to a Traffic Accident

A traffic accident involving two trucks and two cars has disrupted traffic on the E4 road between Kuivaniemi and Simon in Finland.

Feb 27 • 08:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attiki Odos: New traffic regulations until April 30

Drivers using Attiki Odos should be aware of new traffic regulations in effect due to road repairs until April 30.

Feb 27 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration has permanently closed the Saaremaa–Hiiumaa ice road for this year

The Transport Administration of Estonia has permanently closed the Saaremaa–Hiiumaa ice road after just 13 days of operation this season.

Feb 27 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A litter of caimans appears on a road in the Pantanal and the video impresses

A video capturing hundreds of Pantanal caiman hatchlings by a roadside has gone viral, showcasing a rare natural phenomenon in Brazil's Pantanal region.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Three taken to hospital after accident on E39 in Volda - the road is closed

Three individuals were transported to the hospital following a car accident on the E39 highway in Volda, Norway, which has led to road closures and police activity at the scene.

Feb 27 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Three died in an accident in Orivesi

Three people were killed in a traffic accident in Orivesi, Finland, with one seriously injured and the crash attributed to slippery road conditions.

Feb 27 • 07:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Four Injured in Road Traffic Accidents on Thursday

Four people were injured in road traffic accidents in Latvia, according to the State Police.

Feb 27 • 07:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The car turned into a fireball, mother and 2-year-old son burned to death

A tragic accident in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the death of a mother and her two-year-old son when their car collided with an unknown vehicle and became engulfed in flames.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Bad road conditions and closed roads

Iceland is experiencing severe road conditions, leading to closed roads and travel advisories.

Feb 27 • 07:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði has been opened but Fjarðarheiði is closed until the morning

Holtavörðuheiði road has reopened for traffic while Fjarðarheiði remains closed until later in the morning.

Feb 27 • 07:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Saaremaa–Hiiumaa Ice Road is Completely Closed for This Year

The official ice road connecting Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands in Estonia has been closed for the season due to rising water levels making travel unsafe.

Feb 27 • 07:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Accident on E39 - road closed

A traffic accident on the E39 in Volda has resulted in road closure and injuries to two individuals.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Accident on E39 in Volda - road closed

A traffic accident involving two cars on E39 in Volda has resulted in road closures and injuries to two individuals who have been taken to the hospital.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Icy conditions in the capital and difficult driving conditions across the country

Poor driving conditions are reported in Iceland due to icy roads and snowfall across various regions, including the capital.

Feb 27 • 06:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Army foils kidnap attempt, rescues three victims in Enugu

Nigerian troops successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt on the Enugu–Otukpo Road and rescued three victims.

Feb 27 • 06:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu approves three road projects in Niger

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of three major roads in Niger State, aimed at improving infrastructure.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC

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