US: Massive 37-Vehicle Pileup Shuts Down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, New York

A massive 37-vehicle pileup caused by snow and limited visibility shut down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, south of Syracuse on Thursday, January 15, sending seven people to local hospitals. State police closed the highway in both directions for several hours to allow emergency responders to reach the scene of the chain-reaction crash.

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

A truck fell off the overpass

A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

A truck fell off the overpass

A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

A truck fell off the overpass

A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

A truck fell off the overpass

A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

A truck fell off the overpass

A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

A truck fell off the overpass

A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

Huajiang Canyon Bridge Load Testing

QIANXINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Trucks were driven in batches onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province for load testing in Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on August 21, 2025. The Huajiang Canyon Bridge has a total length of 2890 meters and a height of 625 meters from the bridge deck to the water surface. It is known as the world's largest bridge in both horizontal and vertical directions.

France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 6

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 5

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 4

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

An electronic sign at JR Sendai Station in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, notifies passengers of the temporary suspension of services in both directions on the Tokyo-Sendai section of the Tohoku Shinkansen line on June 17, 2025, following a malfunction that saw a train stop between stations.

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

An electronic sign at JR Sendai Station in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, notifies passengers of the temporary suspension of services in both directions on the Tokyo-Sendai section of the Tohoku Shinkansen line on June 17, 2025, following a malfunction that saw a train stop between stations.

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

An electronic sign at JR Sendai Station in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, notifies passengers of the temporary suspension of services in both directions on the Tokyo-Sendai section of the Tohoku Shinkansen line on June 17, 2025, following a malfunction that saw a train stop between stations.

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

Bullet trains in northeastern Japan halted due to inspection

JR Sendai Station in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is crowded with passengers on June 17, 2025, after the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train service was suspended in both directions on the Tokyo-Sendai section, following a malfunction that saw a train stop between stations.

Wildfires Rage Outside Jerusalem - Israel

Wildfires Rage Outside Jerusalem - Israel

A highway is closed in both directions due to a wildfire near Jerusalem, April 30, 2025. Israel has raised its emergency alert to the highest level and appealed for international assistance as fast-spreading wildfires erupted in the hills west of Jerusalem on Wednesday. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

US: Blizzard Strikes Nebraska Causing Highway Closures and Power Outages

Nebraska experienced blizzard conditions with heavy snow and strong winds on Wednesday, March 19. A blizzard warning was in effect for a large portion of the state. The wintry weather resulted in the closure of Interstate 80 in both directions, widespread school closures, and power outages.

US: Blizzard Strikes Nebraska Causing Highway Closures and Power Outages 2

Nebraska experienced blizzard conditions with heavy snow and strong winds on Wednesday, March 19. A blizzard warning was in effect for a large portion of the state. The wintry weather resulted in the closure of Interstate 80 in both directions, widespread school closures, and power outages.

US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

US: Fog Covers New Orleans Sky, Dense Fog Advisory Issued

Road advisories were in effect for drivers on Wednesday morning, December 18, due to heavy fog. On Tuesday, December 17, six crashes involving more than 40 vehicles shut down the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge in both directions.

US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM