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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Nine injured in accidents on Sunday

On Sunday, nine people were injured in traffic accidents in Latvia, according to the State Police.

Mar 23 • 07:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Six Dead in Two Days On Kampala-Gulu Highway As Teen Dies in Nakasongola Crash

Six people have died in two days due to traffic accidents on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, including a 15-year-old girl who was involved in a crash in Nakasongola.

Mar 23 • 05:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Significant Increase in Accidents Involving Rental Vans

A report highlights a worrying rise in accidents involving rental vans in Iceland.

Mar 22 • 22:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Saturday, 16 people were injured in accidents in Latvia, three died

In a series of traffic accidents in Latvia, 16 individuals were injured, and three fatalities were reported, alongside significant traffic violations.

Mar 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Six traffic accidents injured nine people

On Saturday, six serious traffic accidents resulted in injuries to nine individuals, including two small children.

Mar 22 • 07:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Buildings destroyed, 40 injured in Lagos, Cross River explosions

Explosions related to tanker accidents in Lagos and Cross River states have resulted in over 40 injuries and one fatality.

Mar 22 • 00:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Beware of the gravel when cycling

Gravel, which reduces slipperiness in winter, becomes a hazard for cyclists and pedestrians in spring, increasing the risk of accidents, according to researcher Anna Niska from VTI.

Mar 21 • 10:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Friday, five drivers caught driving under the influence

On Friday in Latvia, five drivers were caught for drunk driving amid several road accidents that resulted in injuries to 21 individuals.

Mar 21 • 08:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FRSC cautions motorists

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has advised motorists on safety measures to follow in case of vehicle breakdowns, highlighting a recent tragic accident involving boxing champion Anthony Joshua.

Mar 21 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A radar, at popular request, for the most dangerous stretch of the A-4 in Madrid as it passes through Valdemoro: "There are accidents every day"

A safety radar is to be installed on a dangerous stretch of the A-4 highway in Valdemoro, Madrid, following persistent local concerns about frequent accidents.

Mar 20 • 23:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Decline in Road Crash Stats

South Africa has reported an 11% decline in road crashes and a 10% decrease in fatalities in early 2026 compared to last year.

Mar 20 • 16:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Decline in Road Crash Stats

South Africa has seen an 11% decline in road crashes during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year, according to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.

Mar 20 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Thursday, nine injured in traffic accidents

Nine people were injured in traffic accidents in Latvia over the past 24 hours, according to police reports.

Mar 20 • 08:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito expands restrictions for heavy vehicles on two roads starting April

Quito will extend the restrictions on heavy vehicles on two roads due to traffic accidents, starting in April.

Mar 19 • 20:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Eight driving laws in Delaware that every driver should know

The article outlines essential driving laws in Delaware aimed at enhancing road safety following a rise in traffic fatalities.

Mar 18 • 23:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is why experts want Finland's roads filled with central barriers – sharp decline in deaths in Central Finland

Experts are advocating for the installation of central barriers on Finnish roads following a significant decrease in traffic fatalities in Central Finland last year.

Mar 18 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Tuesday, six people were injured in road traffic accidents in Latvia

On Tuesday, six individuals, including a cyclist, were injured in road traffic accidents in Latvia, while two drivers were caught under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 18 • 07:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Grapes scattered on the road, situation resembling a loot after the accident

A serious road accident occurred on the bypass highway in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in a chaotic scene as bystanders rushed to collect spilled grapes instead of aiding the injured.

Mar 18 • 07:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Truck hits and kills a pedestrian. Car versus cyclist, serious cyclist

Two serious road accidents occurred yesterday, resulting in one death and one woman critically injured.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baixada Santista registers 55 traffic deaths in two months, an increase of almost 50%

Baixada Santista in Brazil saw a surge in traffic fatalities, with 55 deaths reported in January and February, marking a nearly 50% increase from the previous year.

Mar 17 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vale do Paraíba records a decrease in the number of traffic accidents and deaths in February, says Infosiga

The Vale do Paraíba region saw a significant drop in traffic accidents and deaths in February 2026 compared to the previous year, according to the Infosiga data platform.

Mar 17 • 15:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Accident after accident on Lithuania's main road: 4 cars collided, then another 3

Two road accidents occurred on March 17, 2023, on the main highway in Klaipėda district, Lithuania, where heavy fog and wet road conditions contributed to a series of collisions.

Mar 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Cameras to catch drivers running red lights at intersections in Aarhus

Cameras are being installed at a busy intersection in Aarhus to catch drivers who run red lights, following a history of serious accidents at the site.

Mar 17 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers can't name eight animals you need to report if you have an accident

Many UK drivers are unaware of the legal requirements to report accidents involving certain animals, with significant penalties for non-compliance.

Mar 17 • 10:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Speeding Likely Led to Fatal Accident on Miklubraut

A fatal accident on Miklubraut is believed to have been caused by speeding.

Mar 17 • 10:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Monday, 11 people were injured in road traffic accidents

On Monday, Latvian authorities reported that 11 people were injured in road traffic accidents involving a total of 110 incidents.

Mar 17 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car hits rear of truck and driver is trapped in the wreckage in MS

A driver was trapped in the wreckage after a car collided with a truck in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, necessitating a rescue by firefighters.

Mar 16 • 13:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Four people injured in traffic accidents during the past day

In Latvia, four individuals were injured in traffic accidents over the last day, as reported by the State Police.

Mar 16 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Several accidents this morning: 'Very slippery'

Several traffic accidents occurred this morning in Sweden due to extremely slippery road conditions.

Mar 16 • 05:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos records 173 emergencies in two months – LASEMA

Lagos State recorded 173 emergency incidents between January and February 2026, primarily due to road traffic accidents.

Mar 16 • 01:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Close the mountain pass and open mass aid station: Asking "EVERYONE" to stay home

Authorities in North East Iceland have closed a major road and are urging residents to stay home amid severe weather conditions and traffic accidents.

Mar 15 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two motorcyclists die on highways in Sergipe in less than 24h

Two motorcyclists lost their lives in severe accidents on Sergipe highways over the weekend, according to reports from the state police.

Mar 15 • 16:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Last year, 60 dead. The police published harsh footage from motorcyclists' accidents

The Czech police have released shocking footage from motorcycle accidents, highlighting the dangers faced by riders on the road.

Mar 14 • 12:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Accidents: Ogun to relocate motor park, end street trading at Sango tollgate

The Ogun State Government is set to relocate an illegal motor park and eliminate street trading at Sango Tollgate to reduce frequent road accidents.

Mar 13 • 14:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Three morning collisions with deer: two accidents in the woods, one on the capital's avenue

Three separate traffic incidents involving deer occurred in Lithuania, highlighting the risks to drivers in both rural areas and urban settings.

Mar 13 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Thursday, nine injured in road traffic accidents

On Thursday, nine people were injured in road traffic accidents across Latvia, with a total of 121 incidents reported.

Mar 13 • 07:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Tourists caused more accidents than drunk or young drivers

Tourists were responsible for more serious traffic accidents than young or intoxicated drivers in Iceland, according to recent statistics.

Mar 12 • 14:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Five injured in traffic accidents on Wednesday

On Wednesday, five people were injured in traffic accidents across Latvia, according to the State Police.

Mar 12 • 07:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

On March 11th – drunk drivers' rides: some were stopped by the police, others caused accidents

On March 11, police reported incidents involving drunk drivers, with some causing accidents while others were apprehended.

Mar 12 • 06:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Bystander Behavior Under Scrutiny on Calgary’s Dangerous Roads

Calgary's alarming rate of serious road collisions has raised concerns about bystander behavior, particularly following a recent hit-and-run incident involving a youth.

Mar 11 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protest demands protection in ravine after death of 19-year-old in Teresina: 'it interrupted a dream,' says mother

A protest in Teresina occurred following the tragic death of 19-year-old Kauã Francisco da Silva Souza, with participants advocating for protective measures at the accident site.

Mar 11 • 21:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lack of road safety on the road to Daule

The road to Daule in Ecuador has become increasingly dangerous over the years, with inadequate infrastructure and high rates of fatal accidents despite being a toll road.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Tuesday, three cyclists and two pedestrians were injured in road traffic accidents

On Tuesday, three cyclists and two pedestrians were injured in various road traffic accidents reported across Latvia.

Mar 11 • 07:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Truck falls into a ditch in Hazaribagh, killing two people including the driver

Three people died in two separate road accidents in Hazaribagh and Chatra, Jharkhand, including a truck driver and his assistant who fell into a ditch.

Mar 10 • 16:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Insurance claims of millions through fake accidents

A shocking case from Jalgaon district in Maharashtra reveals a conspiracy involving a staged road accident to claim millions in insurance, with participation from a doctor, police personnel, and the deceased's family.

Mar 10 • 16:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Monday, one dead and four injured in traffic accidents

In Latvia, one person has died and four others have been injured in traffic accidents, with a significant number of incidents occurring in the Riga region.

Mar 10 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

How the Transport Administration is Acting to Prevent Reindeer Accidents in Härjedalen

The Swedish Transport Administration has implemented temporary speed reduction signs along a stretch of road in Härjedalen to reduce the risk of accidents involving reindeer.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

In Härjedalen, the most reindeer accidents occur in the county – reindeer herders want speed limit reduction

Reindeer herders in Härjedalen are advocating for reduced speed limits on roads due to a high number of reindeer accidents, particularly on two specific roads.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data'

Colin Caudell continues to advocate for improved safety measures for road workers in Queensland, thirteen years after the tragic death of his wife at a roadworks site.

Mar 9 • 19:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without a shoulder, covered signs and requirement of skill: Unicamp professor analyzes Serra de São Pedro after series of accidents

A Unicamp professor highlights the dangers of the Elísio de Paula Teixeira road in Serra de São Pedro, following multiple accidents due to its steepness and lack of road safety features.

Mar 9 • 18:33 UTC

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