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China: Malfunctioning Electric Car Spins Repeatedly in Traffic

A malfunctioning small electric vehicle spun uncontrollably in the middle of a public road in China, creating a dangerous situation for nearby drivers. The incident occurred on December 5, 2023, in Jiangsu Province. The video shows a low-speed electric car, commonly used by elderly drivers in China, suddenly losing control and repeatedly spinning in tight circles around another vehicle in the center of the roadway. Other vehicles were forced to slow down and keep their distance as the driver appeared unable to regain control. After spinning several times, the car struck the other vehicle and eventually came to a stop. No injuries were reported.

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

The body of the last trapped miner is transported to a funeral home after a flooding accident at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Vehicle Spins 360 Degrees Into Oncoming Lane After Aggressive Cut-Off

On September 1, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a video filmed from inside a car shows the vehicle losing control after another driver abruptly cut in front of it. The sudden maneuver caused the driver to swerve, sending the car into a full 360-degree spin before skidding across the center line toward the oncoming lane. The spinning vehicle startled two small trucks approaching from the opposite direction, forcing both drivers to brake sharply. In the footage, the trucks appear frozen in place as the car spins to a halt just meters away.

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China: Elderly Cyclist Knocked Unconscious by Falling Tree Branch in Hunan

A video from December 4, 2025, in Hunan, China, shows a 70-year-old man being struck by a falling tree branch while riding a bicycle. The branch snapped from a roadside tree, knocking him unconscious and sending him to the pavement. His family said he later underwent two major surgeries and is now in stable condition. They also raised concerns about whether the decayed tree had been properly maintained by local authorities.

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China: Vehicle Flips and Lands Upright After Overtaking Maneuver in Guizhou

In Guizhou, China, a white Honda Fit flipped over after the driver lost control during an overtaking maneuver on Monday, November 3. The vehicle struck a roadside green belt and completed a full roll before landing without striking other cars.

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China: Dashcam Captures Driver Causing Rare Double Car Collision in Shanghai

Dashcam footage from Shanghai, China, captured a driver causing a rare double collision on June 30, 2025, by first rear-ending the car ahead and then immediately reversing into a second vehicle behind them. The incident showed the driver failing to check the space behind after the initial impact, leading to the same vehicle striking a second approaching car within seconds.

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China: E-Bike Hits Storefront, Door Rebounds and Knocks Man Back

This video shows the shocking moment an electric bike crashed into a glass door and slammed into a man sitting at a shop entrance in Henan. On December 3, 2025, in Nanyang, the bike suddenly sped into the small store, forcing the glass door open. The door then bounced back and hit the man, knocking him backward.

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China: Video Shows Motorcyclist Hit by Car in Guizhou

A video from October 10, 2025, in Guizhou shows a motorcyclist knocked to the ground when a red car suddenly cut into his path. The impact sent him sliding across the road. A passing woman rushed over to help, soon joined by other pedestrians.

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China: Man Saves Four People Seconds Before Crash Vehicle Erupts in Fire

A man in Jinzhong, Shanxi, rushed to save four people trapped in a crashed, smoke-filled vehicle on November 30, 2025. The doors were jammed and the passengers unconscious, so he smashed a window and pulled them out. Just three minutes later, the car burst into flames as the rescued victims received help on the roadside.

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China: Maritime Patrol Rescues Dog After It Falls Into River in Jiangsu

On November 10, 2025, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, a video captured a small dog struggling in a river after slipping from a boat. The footage showed the anxious boat owner attempting two separate rescues but failing each time as the dog drifted farther away. A maritime patrol vessel happened to be navigating nearby and quickly noticed the distress. The crew immediately maneuvered closer and used equipment to bring the frightened dog safely aboard.

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China: Man Catches Falling Baby Just in Time at Anhui Restaurant

On November 6, 2025, in Lu’an, Anhui, surveillance footage captured a startling scene at a local restaurant when the owner’s infant suddenly leaned forward in a stroller, causing it to tip over. A man quickly rushed forward and caught the baby just in time, preventing a serious fall.

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China: Excavator Scoops Water From Pond to Contain Loader Fire

On October 16, 2025, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a dramatic rescue unfolded near a construction site. An excavator scooped a full bucket of water from a pond and rushed toward a nearby loader that had caught fire. The operator skillfully poured the water over the burning vehicle, instantly covering the flames and sending up thick smoke. The quick action prevented further damage.

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China: Car Catches Fire on Chengdu Street; Bystanders Rush to Help

On October 24, 2025, a car traveling along a city street in Chengdu, Sichuan, suddenly burst into flames from its undercarriage, sending thick smoke billowing from the vehicle. Nearby pedestrians quickly rushed to help.

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China: Residents Team Up to Right Overturned Car in Hefei

On October 16, 2025, in Hefei, Anhui, residents teamed up to upright an overturned car after a road accident, impressing locals with their quick and coordinated effort.

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China: Car Bursts Into Flames on Shanghai Overpass During Morning Commute

A vehicle caught fire on a busy overpass, the Beizhai Road Overpass in Shanghai, China, during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, October 22, sending thick black smoke into the air. The incident caused significant traffic disruption. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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China: Luggage Catches Fire on Airplane, Cabin Crew Puts Out Blaze

On October 18, 2025, in Zhejiang, located in eastern China, a sudden fire broke out in a piece of luggage stored inside the cabin of an airplane. Passengers shouted in alarm as smoke filled the air for a moment. A flight attendant quickly rushed over with a fire extinguisher and managed to put out the flames, preventing further danger.

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China: Man Stops Runaway Mini Truck Bare-Handed While Holding Child in Hebei

This is the dangerous moment that a man in Hebei, China, used his bare hands to stop a runaway mini truck rolling toward a courtyard while holding a child in his arms. On October 16, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a man rushing forward after noticing a small truck from a neighbor’s house suddenly slipping backward into a residential courtyard. Holding a young child tightly in one arm, he extended his other hand toward the vehicle and managed to stop it from rolling further down the slope.

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China: Dashcam Captures Boy Struck by Slowly Moving Car in Jiangxi

On September 26, 2025, in Jiangxi province, southeastern China, a dashcam recorded a car accident inside a residential community. A small boy unexpectedly sprinted into the road and collided with the front of a slowly moving car. The driver slammed the brakes as the boy’s mother rushed forward. Fortunately, the child was only shaken, not injured. After watching this video, many Chinese netizens reminded parents to supervise children carefully and urged drivers to remain alert in residential areas.

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China: Winter Swimmer Saves Man from Rough Seas in Jiangsu

On October 18, 2025, in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, winter swimmer Wang Yuping risked his life to rescue a man who fell into the sea amid strong northeast winds and crashing waves. Despite being slammed against rocks and injured, Wang reached the man, secured him to a lifebuoy, and kept both afloat until help arrived.

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China: Climber Films View from Inside Snow Crevasse After Fall in Sichuan

A climber in Sichuan captured chilling footage from inside a snow crevasse after falling in during a mountain expedition. Filmed from below, the video shows icy walls, the narrow opening above, and sunlight streaming through the hole as the man waits for rescue.

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China: Sinkhole Opens Suddenly Beneath Man’s Feet in Sichuan

On October 13, 2025, in Bazhong, Sichuan, a video captured the alarming moment when a Chinese man fell into a sinkhole that suddenly opened beneath him while he was hanging laundry in his courtyard. Startled by the sudden drop, the man quickly climbed out of the hole, escaping without major injuries.

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China: Crane Driver Rescues Dangling Worker in Beijing’s Fengtai District

On October 17, 2025, in Fengtai District, Beijing, a man was found hanging outside a window after slipping while dismantling an air conditioning unit on a building’s exterior. He became entangled in a safety rope around his neck and arm. Crane driver Wang Lei immediately maneuvered his vehicle toward the building and extended the crane arm to rescue the struggling worker.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier leapt into a river to rescue a driver trapped after a car fell in, smashing the window and pulling the driver to safety.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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China: Hikers Rescue Woman Clinging to Cliff in Shanxi

On October 3, 2025, in Changzhi, Shanxi, hikers rescued a woman who slipped and clung to a tree branch above a steep cliff. Using makeshift ropes from torn blankets, they safely pulled her up after about 30 tense minutes.

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China: Drone Malfunction Sparks Fire at National Day Celebration

During China’s National Day on October 2, 2025, in Liuyang, Hunan, a drone used to launch fireworks malfunctioned, causing sparks to fall near spectators and ignite a small hillside fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control within about a minute, preventing further spread, while onlookers backed away from the flickering flames.

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China: Woman Saves Husband From Electrocution Using Bucket of Oil

A woman in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, saved her husband from being electrocuted on September 25, 2025, after he accidentally touched a live electrical line while checking the line. Acting quickly, she grabbed a bucket of oil and threw it at the wire to break the electric current.

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China: Driverless Electric Tricycle Crashes into Oncoming Car in Liaoning

A video taken in Liaoning on October 6 captured a driverless electric tricycle suddenly rolling onto a busy street and colliding with an oncoming white car.

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China: Excavator Breaks Water Pipe, Huge Fountain Erupts in Nanjing

This video captured the dramatic moment an excavator accidentally damaged a water pipe during construction on Thursday, September 25. The ruptured underground pipe sent a massive fountain shooting into the air, leaving nearby residents temporarily without running water at the intersection of Changle Road and Zhongshan Road in Nanjing’s Taihuai District.

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China: Truck Collides With Car After Wrong-Lane Turn in Liaoning

On August 20, 2025, in Liaoning, a large orange truck drove into the wrong traffic lane while making a turn and collided with a white car. A second Volkswagen behind them quickly drove away, only to circle back and return to the same spot before restarting and leaving again.

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China: Black Audi Crashes Into White Sedan at Intersection After Losing Control

On June 25, 2025, in Xining, Qinghai, a black Audi lost control at a busy intersection, suddenly lifted off the ground, and crashed into a white sedan. The violent collision scattered debris, severely damaged both cars, and left the intersection filled with wreckage.

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China: Dog Rescued After Being Trapped in Elevator in Anhui

On August 28, 2025, a shocking accident occurred in a residential building in Anhui Province, eastern China. As the elevator doors opened, a pet dog entered, but its elderly owner either deliberately stayed behind or failed to get on in time, leaving the dog alone inside as the doors closed. As the elevator descended, the dog's leash became caught in the door, pulling it upward and leaving the dog dangling from the ceiling in a dangerous position. A man and woman waiting on the next floor quickly rescued the dog when the elevator doors opened.

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China: Girl Saves Her Younger Sister as Electric Car Crashes Into Home in Henan

On June 2, 2025, in Henan, China, an electric vehicle crashed through a glass door into a living room. A girl quickly lifted her younger sister to safety before the vehicle hit the wall.

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China: Woman’s Hair Dryer Bursts Into Flames With Loud Pop in Guangdong

On August 7, 2025, in Guangdong, China, a woman’s hair dryer suddenly sparked and exploded while she was blow-drying her hair. As she tried to unplug the device, the sparks intensified, scattering wildly before the dryer burst with a loud pop.

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China: Father Saves Toddler From Fall in Anshun, Guizhou

On September 3, 2025, in Anshun, Guizhou, a video captured a heart-stopping moment when a toddler suddenly fell from her toy car. Her father lunged forward and caught her head in mid-air, narrowly preventing a serious injury.

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China: Cat Rescued After Getting Head Stuck Under Jewelry Store Shutter

On July 6, 2025, in Fujian, China, a kitten got its head stuck under a jewelry store’s rolling shutter. The shop owner and his wife rescued it minutes later, unharmed, though his wife was in tears. Netizens urged pet owners to check doors carefully.

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China: Man Sprints Away Just in Time to Avoid Pile of Snow Slides From Rooftop

This is the dramatic moment that a man in China sprinted away just in time to avoid being hit by a huge pile of falling snow from a rooftop. On November 8, 2021, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, the video captured the shocking scene as accumulated snow suddenly slid off the roof.　The man, noticing the danger, reacted instantly and ran.

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China: Flaming Truck Wheel Detaches and Rolls Down Road in Hebei

On June 20, 2025, a wheel was captured on video in China's Hebei Province as it detached from a truck and rolled down a busy road, emitting flames and smoke.

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China: Loose Horse Crashes Into Car on Highway in Shandong

A driver was driving along Provincial Highway 241 in Tai’an, Shandong, on June 1 when a frightened, unattended horse suddenly bolted onto the road and crashed into her vehicle, leaving it heavily damaged.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2025 - Steel strands broke during construction on the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 22, 2025. As of now, the accident has claimed 12 lives and left 4 people unaccounted for. Rescue and emergency response efforts are still ongoing.