Tag: traffic safety
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NZTA Warns After Video Shows Young Men Jumping From Auckland Harbour Bridge
Urgent safety warning from NZTA The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has issued a safety warning following a video showing several young men jumping from the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The incident, captured by a bystander, quickly drew attention on social media and raised concerns about the risks involved for participants and motorists alike. NZTA confirmed…
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Pedestrian Hit on Phillip Street in Waterloo: Police Investigating Scene
Overview of the Incident A pedestrian was struck on Phillip Street in Waterloo, with local police arriving at the scene to investigate the incident. The Waterloo regional police service posted about the collision on X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Initial details released by officials were limited as officers conducted…
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Pedestrian hit on Phillip Street in Waterloo; police investigating on scene
Incident Overview: Pedestrian Collision on Phillip Street A pedestrian was struck on Phillip Street in Waterloo, prompting a response from police who remained on scene as investigations began. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said they were aware of the incident and provided updates via X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, shortly after 1:30…
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Rising Risk: Cars Crash into London Buildings Five Times a Month on Average
Overview: A startling pattern in London’s streets Across central London, a troubling trend is emerging: vehicles crashing into buildings with alarming regularity. New data indicates that, on average, drivers strike structures about five times each month in 2025. The reality is more than a number for residents who live with the sounds of impact and…
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Emergency Lane Misuse in Traffic Jams: JPJ Warns
Context: Why Emergency Lanes Are Being Misused Frustration is rising on Malaysian highways as traffic jams grow longer during peak hours and holiday seasons. In Negeri Sembilan, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) reports that long queues and slow-moving traffic are among the top reasons drivers choose to use emergency lanes. What starts as a bid…
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One dead after Wanaka Roche Street crash, police say
Incident overview A fatal crash occurred on Roche Street in Wānaka this morning, with police confirming that one person died at the scene. The single-vehicle collision involved no other vehicles, based on initial reports. The incident—reported shortly after it happened—has prompted a police response and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Details released…
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E-trikes Ban Expands on Major Metro Manila Roads
Metro Manila Tightens Rules on E-Trikes on Major Roads The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced updated enforcement policies targeting electric tricycles (e-trikes) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) along several of Metro Manila’s busiest corridors. The move, which began yesterday, aims to address persistent traffic bottlenecks and road-safety concerns that have accompanied the rapid rise of electric,…
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Community Push: Zanzibar Urges Citizens to Guard Road Infrastructure for Growth
Introduction: A Call for Shared Responsibility The government of Zanzibar has underscored the vital role of local communities in safeguarding road infrastructure. Speaking through the Minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Regional Administration, Local Government and Special Departments, Idrisa Kitwana Mustafa emphasized that lasting improvements in road networks depend not only on…
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Third Man Arrested in Gillingham Crash After Pedestrian Dies
Overview of the Gillingham Crash A pedestrian in his eighties died after being struck by a car in Gillingham, triggering a police investigation that has led to multiple arrests. Local officials confirmed that the victim, who has not been named for family bereavement reasons, was involved in a collision in which he was carried on…
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Clarifying the Ayer Keroh R&R Trailer Crash Rumor: What Really Happened
Overview: Viral clip prompts fast questions A one-minute clip circulating on social media this past Sunday has sparked questions about a dramatic crash at the Overhead Ayer Keroh Rest and Service area. The video appears to show a trailer colliding with parked vehicles along a slip road at the Ayer Keroh R&R. As with many…