Accidents on the roads

EVs aboard cargo ship that caught fire appear to be "in good condition"

The approximately 500 all-electric vehicles aboard the Fremantle Highway cargo ship that caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands last month are reported to be in good condition, Automotive Logistics reports, citing Peter Berdowski, CEO of Boskalis Salvage Company.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 24, 2023, 11:26 a.m.
Derailment closes world's longest rail tunnel to passenger traffic until 2024

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest and deepest rail tunnel, will be closed to passenger traffic until 2024 due to a freight train derailment.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 18, 2023, 3:41 p.m.
Cargo Ship Carrying 3,000 Mercedes Catches Fire Off Dutch Coast, One Crew Member Dead

The cargo ship Fremantle Highway caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands while carrying nearly 3,000 cars. The ship was en route from Germany to Egypt when the fire started, reportedly near an unspecified electric vehicle.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 26, 2023, 7:58 p.m.
Thieves Steal Wheels from Acura NSX Type S at San Francisco Airport, Causing Substantial Damage

An Acura NSX Type S had its wheels stolen at the San Francisco airport parking lot. The thieves not only stole the wheels but also improperly placed the car on bricks, causing damage to the rocker panels and potentially the rear bumper.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2023, 3:03 p.m.
Tragic Explosion Claims Lives of Italian Researchers Testing EU-Funded Solar-Powered Hybrid Car

Two Italian researchers who were conducting tests on an experimental prototype that was funded by the EU, and equipped with an aftermarket kit designed to convert internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into solar-powered hybrid vehicles, tragically lost their lives when the tester exploded last week.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 3, 2023, 2:04 p.m.
Rivian R1T Bursts Into Flames At Electrify America Charging Station

A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck caught fire while charging at an Electrify America station in California yesterday, and the damage done to it looks irreparable. Rivian said in a statement that it doesn't believe the vehicle's high voltage battery was involved in the fire.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 7, 2023, 12:06 p.m.
Indy 500 Crash: Indy Will Replace Fan's Car Damaged by Flying Tire

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) has announced that it will provide a brand-new replacement car to Robin Matthews, a racing enthusiast whose Chevrolet Cruze fell victim to a freak accident during the recent Indy 500.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 1, 2023, 12:21 p.m.
Wrecked Racecar’s Wheel Goes Flying Over Crowd, Smashes Into Parked Car At Indy 500

In a heart-stopping moment at the legendary Indy 500, fans were left in relief after a dramatic crash sent a wheel from Kyle Kirkwood's racecar hurtling over the grandstands and crashing into a parked car at the Brickyard. The incident occurred during the closing stages of the race, raising concerns about spectator safety.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 30, 2023, 11:53 a.m.
The 112-year-old tall ship, Bark Europa, toppled over during maintenance in a drydock

Bark Europa, toppled over during maintenance in a drydock in South Africa. The incident occurred just three weeks before the ship was scheduled to embark on a 53-day cruise from Cape Town, South Africa.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 26, 2023, 2:13 p.m.
Aurus Senat, the limousine of Russia's Kremlin elite, was left with a broken "face" after a collision with a Volvo XC60

In a dramatic collision on the streets of Moscow, the formidable Russian Aurus Senat, reportedly belonging to Patriarch Kyrill, crashed into a Volvo XC60. The aftermath left the Russian-made car shattered at the front, resembling a vehicle that collided with an immovable boulder.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 22, 2023, 4:52 p.m.
$2.72 million Mercedes-AMG One hypercar burns in trailer, cause unknown

After years of development hurdles, the highly anticipated Mercedes-AMG One finally began production in August 2022. However, tragedy struck as one of the limited edition 275 units of this hypercar was engulfed in flames while being transported in an enclosed trailer during the production process.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 22, 2023, 10:47 a.m.
Instant Karma: Racist road rage driver crashed into a wall on the freeway (video)

In the chaotic world of road rage incidents, it's always best to keep a cool head and avoid engaging with aggressive drivers. However, there are moments when karma steps in and delivers a satisfying outcome. Such was the case for a racist road rage driver who recently experienced a taste of his own medicine on a freeway in Oakland, California.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 19, 2023, 10:32 p.m.
Heartbreaking Incident in Germany: Police Shut Down Highway as Grieving Dog Mourns Over Dead Companion

In a heart-wrenching incident, the police in the German state of Saxony had to temporarily close a highway after a dog was seen mourning its recently killed friend on the road.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 8, 2023, 10:06 p.m.
Woman Found Alive in Submerged Jeep After Hours Trapped In Texas Lake

A woman was found alive inside a Jeep Wrangler that was almost entirely submerged in a lake in Marion County, Texas, after officials responded to a call for recovery operations.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 13, 2023, 11:54 a.m.
Loose Wheel from Chevy Silverado Sends Kia Soul Flying in Freak Accident Captured by Tesla Dashcam

The incident caused the small hatchback to go airborne and perform an impromptu stunt worthy of a Burnout video game. Fortunately, the driver of the Kia escaped without serious injuries.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 27, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
Audi e-tron Battery Ejects and Catches Fire After Collision

An electric SUV's battery pack was seen detaching from the vehicle during a collision that was captured on video in Richmond, British Columbia, this week. The accident involved an Audi e-tron and a Toyota sedan.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 3, 2023, 12:32 p.m.
Video: 77-year-old driver flips car inside car wash after accidentally hitting gas pedal

A security camera captured the moment a silver Toyota sedan flipped inside a car wash after its 77-year-old driver accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 5, 2023, 2:06 p.m.
Fire breaks out at Guangzhou Motor Show, damaging IAT Automobile concept car

The opening day of the 2022 Guangzhou Motor Show in China was marred by a fire at the IAT Automobile booth. The blaze was sparked by a concept car from the Chinese auto company.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 30, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
Frozen car wash surprise for Texas shopper as winter freeze hits state

The state of Texas is generally associated with warm temperatures, but as the Great Texas Freeze demonstrated in the previous year, the state can experience colder weather. This was evident last weekend when Matthew Guthrie stopped at a H-E-B store on Christmas Eve and discovered that the automatic car wash had become a frozen disaster.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 29, 2022, 11:26 a.m.
Tragedy strikes in China: Over 200 vehicles involved in devastating pileup in Zhengzhou

One person was killed during a massive pileup involving more than 200 vehicles in the central Chinese city Zhengzhou on Wednesday. The pileup took place on a bridge that was shrouded in heavy morning fog, which caused multiple vehicles to crash

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 29, 2022, 10:36 a.m.

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