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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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US: Smoke Fills LIRR Train as Fire Shuts Down Penn Station Service

Smoke filled a Long Island Rail Road train car after an electrical fire broke out on a feeder cable inside the East River Tunnel near Penn Station on Thursday, May 14, forcing the MTA to suspend LIRR service and divert trains.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida 3

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 11,400 acres as of Wednesday, May 13, with the blaze now fully contained and controlled, according to the Florida Forest Service. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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Canada: Granville Street Bridge Closed Due to Police Incident in Vancouver

The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was closed in both directions on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, during rush hour due to a police incident. While authorities did not confirm details, social media posts suggested the closure was related to a mental health crisis involving a person on the bridge structure.

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China: Ostrich Bumps Woman Off Electric Scooter in Liaoning

On May 9, 2026, in Dalian, Liaoning, a video captured an ostrich slowly jogging after a woman riding an electric scooter along a road. The ostrich appeared calm at first as it followed closely behind the scooter while swaying its neck from side to side. As the woman tried to continue riding away, the ostrich suddenly caught up and bumped into the scooter, causing both the rider and the vehicle to fall onto the ground.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Burns Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned over 11,000 acres across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Firefighters made significant progress on Tuesday bringing it to 80% containment. The fire, first reported Sunday near Mack's Fish Camp off Krome Avenue, prompted evacuations and air quality alerts across the region. Multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, National Guard, and Broward Sheriff's Office responded.

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US: Jones Fire Near Wickenburg Prompts Evacuations and Highway Closure in Arizona

The Jones Fire broke out on May 11 near Wickenburg, Arizona, burning over 100 acres along both sides of the Hassayampa River bottom, forcing evacuations and closing U.S. Highway 60 in both directions.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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China: Car Crashes Into Highway Barrier After Truck Tire Blowout in Hunan

On April 12, 2026, a car crashed into a highway barrier in Yueyang, Hunan, China, after a truck's front tire blew out as the car was overtaking. The blowout sent debris and air pressure toward the passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes before hitting the barrier.

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China: Delivery Rider’s Scooter Struck by Car While Waiting for Order in Hunan

On May 5, 2026, in Hunan, located in southern China, a video recorded a delivery rider wearing a black hat sitting inside a restaurant while waiting to pick up an order. Another delivery rider in a yellow hat walked into the restaurant shortly afterward. Outside on the road, a white car suddenly drove toward the parked vehicles and hit the black-hatted rider’s electric scooter. The impact pushed the scooter into another white car nearby. The rider saw what happened from inside the restaurant and became visibly upset. He had not yet received the food order, and now his scooter had also been badly damaged.

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China: Driver Captures Powerful Lightning Strike on Camera During Heavy Rain in Guangxi

On April 27, 2026, in Yulin, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a driver traveling during heavy rain. As the car moved along the road, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck straight down ahead. The lightning appeared bright and powerful, hitting near a group of buildings in the distance. The filmer reacted with a surprised exclamation as the flash lit up the rainy scene.

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China: Intense Rainfall Triggers Cliff Waterfall Along Hunan Mountain Road

On April 27, 2026, in Shaoyang, Hunan, a video captured an intense downpour that triggered a dramatic waterfall along a mountain roadside. As the man drove through the stormy weather, he was left stunned after spotting the powerful stream of water cascading down the rocky cliff face beside the road.

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Spain: Severe Storms Flood Alicante Province, Prompting Dozens of Emergency Responses

Intense rainfall caused flooding across Alicante Thursday evening, May 7. Roads were blocked, vehicles were rescued from floodwater, and firefighters responded to dozens of callouts. No injuries were reported.

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China: Ostrich Spotted Running Alongside Traffic on Bridge in Shanxi

An ostrich was spotted walking and running alongside traffic on a large bridge in Shanxi, China, on Tuesday, April 28. The bird remained near the center of the road, moving forward calmly as if part of the traffic flow.

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China: Monkey Struck by Moving Vehicle During Roadside Fight, Walks Away Unharmed

This was the shocking moment that a group of monkeys fought fiercely by a roadside in China, before one of them was struck and pushed forward by a passing vehicle but somehow survived unharmed. On April 26, 2026, in Guangxi, China, the video captured several monkeys scrambling and fighting beside a busy road, apparently battling for dominance within the troop. As the chaotic scene unfolded near the roadside, one monkey suddenly ran into the path of an approaching vehicle. The fast-moving car hit the monkey and continued pushing it forward for several moments, leaving onlookers stunned. Despite the impact, the animal astonishingly managed to get back on its feet shortly afterward. The monkey even performed a backward flip, appearing energetic and largely unaffected by the collision. The video ended with the monkeys scattering away from the roadside after the frightening encounter.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Fayette County, West Virginia, Causing Extensive Damage

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Fayette County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 29, causing extensive damage along Edmond Road and the Lookout area. No injuries were reported, though power lines were downed, causing widespread outages. No tornado warning was issued at the time of the storm.

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Scenic route reopens in World Heritage Shiretoko area

Cars and motorcycles travel on the Shiretoko crossing road in Shari in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on April 28, 2026, as the scenic route in the World Heritage-listed Shiretoko region resumes operation for the spring tourist season after being closed for about six months due to snowfall.

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China: Off-Road Team Rescues Camel Trapped in Wire Fencing in Inner Mongolia

On April 24, 2026, in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rescue mission unfolding along a desert crossing route from the sacred tree area of the Ulan Buh Desert to Ji’aobao. Members of an off-road team spotted a camel that had been stuck for three to four days, its leg tightly entangled in wire fencing. The team leader carefully crouched down and began cutting away the metal wires wrapped around the animal’s leg, taking care not to cause further injury. The camel appeared exhausted and weak, remaining motionless even after being freed, its legs stiff from prolonged restraint. The video ended with the camel gradually managing to stand up, wobbling at first before stabilizing itself as the rescuers looked on.

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China: Out-of-Control Cement Mixer Causes Accident on Sichuan Mountain Road

On February 4, 2026, in Sichuan, a video recorded a tense moment on a mountain road. The filmer was driving when a cement mixer truck suddenly appeared from the opposite direction. The truck was moving unstably and collided with a white car before continuing forward in a swerving motion. It then veered toward the filmer’s vehicle. A black car ahead narrowly avoided being struck. Reacting quickly, the filmer pressed the accelerator and moved forward to escape the truck’s path. The unstable truck passed by without direct impact.

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New Zealand: Major Fire Tears Through Former Boat Factory in Glendene, Auckland

A major fire broke out at a vacant warehouse on Culperry Road in Glendene, West Auckland, on Tuesday, April 28, sending thick black smoke over the city. More than 14 fire crews responded, containing the blaze by around 10:40am. The building, a former boat factory, was declared a total loss.

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US: Georgia’s Highway 82 Fire Continues to Grow Across Brantley County

The Highway 82 Fire, a massive wildfire, sparked by a mylar balloon striking a powerline broke out in Brantley County, Georgia, burning more than 22,000 acres and destroying over 100 homes and businesses in communities including Atkinson and Waynesville as of Monday, April 27. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of neighboring Glynn County as the flames came within 2.5 miles of the county line. This video shows helicopters loading water from the Satilla River near Lulaton on Thursday, April 24.

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China: Yellow Rainstorm Warning Issued as Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Chongqing

On April 19, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a video captured pedestrians struggling to move forward along a rain-soaked road as heavy rain lashed the city. According to local authorities, a yellow rainstorm warning had been issued across the municipality, with forecasts indicating intense rainfall in several districts and counties.

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China: Riderless E-Bike Keeps Rolling On Alone After Crash in Shandong

On April 22, 2026, in Weifang, Shandong, a video captured a man riding along the road when he accidentally crashed into another road user. The impact threw him off the vehicle. However, while the rider fell to the ground, the e-bike did not topple over. Instead, the unmanned bike remained upright and continued moving forward along the street until it eventually fell as well.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown 2

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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China: Runaway Pig Halts Highway Traffic in Xi’an

A highway in Xi'an was brought to a standstill — not by an accident, but by a large pig on the road. Traffic police officers attempted to catch it with a rope, but the animal bolted toward the roadside. Officers then surrounded it together, turning the highway into an unexpected chase scene until the situation was brought under control.

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UK: Stray Horses Shut Down Major Highway in Southern England

A herd of more than 12 horses strayed onto a major highway in Dorset, southern England, on April 21, forcing road closures and causing significant traffic delays. The animals were spotted on the southbound lanes of the A338 near Christchurch, prompting police to close the road between Ringwood and Bournemouth. Officers managed traffic for nearly three hours while the horses were rounded up. The road reopened shortly after 2:30 PM local time.

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Japan: Volcanic Ash Blankets Kagoshima After Sakurajima Eruption Sends Plume 2,400 Meters High 2

Sakurajima volcano erupted on Tuesday, April 21 at around 10 a.m., sending a plume of smoke 2,400 meters above the crater. The volume of the eruption plume was described as slightly large. The April 21 eruption was the eighth explosion recorded at Sakurajima since the first of the year was observed on April 11. By the morning of April 22, volcanic ash had accumulated on car hoods and road surfaces in Kagoshima City. The city deployed water-spraying trucks to clean the ash from the streets.

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Japan: Volcanic Ash Blankets Kagoshima After Sakurajima Eruption Sends Plume 2,400 Meters High

Sakurajima volcano erupted on Tuesday, April 21 at around 10 a.m., sending a plume of smoke 2,400 meters above the crater. The volume of the eruption plume was described as slightly large. The April 21 eruption was the eighth explosion recorded at Sakurajima since the first of the year was observed on April 11. By the morning of April 22, volcanic ash had accumulated on car hoods and road surfaces in Kagoshima City. The city deployed water-spraying trucks to clean the ash from the streets.

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China: Truck Spins 360 Degrees on Icy Highway, Regains Control Without Crashing

On December 19, 2025, on an icy highway in Gansu, China, a cargo truck lost traction and spun a full 360 degrees across the frozen road, briefly facing oncoming traffic. Despite the dangerous conditions, the driver kept the truck upright, avoided other vehicles and barriers, and steered back into the correct lane. The truck then pulled over and came to a stop as traffic resumed.

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China: Burning Bicycle Left in Middle of Road After Rider Escapes in Chongqing

On April 3, 2026, in Chongqing, videos captured a man cycling steadily along a city street when the rear part of his bicycle unexpectedly caught fire. The rider appeared startled and immediately reacted by jumping off the bicycle to avoid injury. As the fire intensified within seconds, he moved away from the burning vehicle.

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China: Motorcyclist Strikes Dove Mid-Air on Zhejiang Road in Shocking Video

On April 6, in Zhejiang, a video captured a helmeted rider speeding along a road when a dove suddenly appeared directly in front of him. With little time to react, the motorcycle struck the bird mid-air, knocking it away instantly. The sudden impact caused a brief jolt, but the rider-maintained control of the vehicle and continued forward without crashing.

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US: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Houston Area, Forcing Highway Closure

A storm system brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Houston area on Saturday, April 18, causing flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. More than three inches of rain fell in parts of the city, forcing the closure of Interstate 10 near the East Loop.

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US: Damage Reported as Multiple Tornadoes Tear Through Olmsted County, Minnesota

Multiple tornadoes struck Olmsted County, Minnesota, on Friday, April 17, damaging dozens of homes and displacing residents, prompting the county board to issue a disaster declaration. Several hundred customers were left without power, while emergency services disconnected electricity and natural gas in affected areas for safety reasons.

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen: The Great Adventure of the “Tsubame.” The photo shows the “Tsubame” being hoisted by a crane and loaded onto a barge after being transported by road to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen: The Great Adventure of the “Tsubame.” The photo shows the “Tsubame” being hoisted by a crane and loaded onto a barge after being transported by road to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen: The Great Adventure of the “Tsubame.” The photo shows the “Tsubame” being hoisted by a crane and loaded onto a barge after being transported by road to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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US: Michigan on Alert as Tornado Touches Down and Storms Sweep Across State

Severe storms swept across Michigan on Tuesday night, April 14, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds and widespread power outages to multiple counties. A tornado was reported on the ground in Montcalm County, with downed trees and debris reported in the area. Tornado warnings were also issued for Washtenaw County, while over 41,000 customers lost power across the state. This video shows the damage left by the severe storm in Ann Arbor.

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Thailand: People Celebrate New Year With Songkran Water Festival 2

Thailand's iconic water festival, Songkran, marking the Thai New Year, kicked off on Monday, April 13. The festival, a national holiday in Thailand, features the spraying of water, symbolizing cleansing and good fortune. This video was filmed on Silom Road in Bangkok on Monday.

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Thailand: People Celebrate New Year With Songkran Water Festival 3

Thailand's iconic water festival, Songkran, marking the Thai New Year, kicked off on Monday, April 13. The festival, a national holiday in Thailand, features the spraying of water, symbolizing cleansing and good fortune. This video was filmed on Silom Road in Bangkok on Monday.