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Multiple-vehicle accident in Kobe

Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a multiple-vehicle road accident in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan. About 10 vehicles, including two trailer trucks, were involved in the accident, which occurred at about 3 p.m. leaving at least eight people injured.

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Multiple-vehicle accident in Kobe

Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a multiple-vehicle road accident in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan. About 10 vehicles, including two trailer trucks, were involved in the accident, which occurred at about 3 p.m. leaving at least eight people injured.

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Multiple-vehicle accident in Kobe

Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a multiple-vehicle road accident in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan. About 10 vehicles, including two trailer trucks, were involved in the accident, which occurred at about 3 p.m. leaving at least eight people injured.

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India: Ghee-Laden Truck Overturns on Highway Near Moradabad, Locals Collect Spilled Cargo

A truck carrying desi ghee overturned on the Delhi-Lucknow highway near Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, spilling a large quantity of its cargo onto the road. Visuals show local residents gathering at the scene and collecting the spilled ghee in buckets and containers. Police reached the location and took steps to manage the situation and control traffic.

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China: Motorcyclists Flee as Water Buffalo Herd Charges Toward Them

On September 16, 2026, in Danzhou, Hainan province, several motorcyclists suddenly encountered a herd of water buffalo on the road. As the animals moved toward two riders, one quickly turned his motorcycle around and drove away. The second rider had less time to react. As several buffalo rushed closer, the rider abandoned the motorcycle and ran down the road on foot.

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China: Man Frees Cow Trapped in Wire Fence During Road Trip

On September 18, in Keketuohai, Xinjiang, a man on a road trip was filmed helping a brown cow trapped behind a wire fence. The cow's head was tightly tangled in the wire, leaving it unable to free itself. The man reached through the fence and gripped the wires around its horns and head. He pulled hard to untangle or break the wire and free the distressed animal.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken on Sept. 23, 2026, shows a fallen tree and a road caved in by a mudslide near the border between Chiba and Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, following torrential rain from Typhoon Dujuan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Cycling road

Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's cycling road race silver in Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Cycling road

Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's cycling road race silver in Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Cycling road

Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's cycling road race silver in Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

A road remains partially flooded in Sakura in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026, following heavy rain caused by Typhoon Dujuan.

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Bangladesh: Seized Passenger Bus Catches Fire Beside Highway

A Purvasha Paribahan bus, which had been kept in police custody since a road accident in early September, caught fire beside the Dhaka-Khulna Highway near Karimpur Highway Police Station on Friday, September 28. Visuals show the bus engulfed in flames as Fire Service crews contained the blaze. Police said unidentified individuals may have set the bus on fire.

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Bangladesh: Passenger Bus Plunges Into Pond, One Person Dies

A passenger bus travelling from Pirojpur to Barishal lost control and plunged into a pond at Gazaria village. Visuals show the overturned bus and passengers being rescued. Abdul Malek, 55, was critically injured and later declared dead at hospital.

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US: Floriston Fire Breaks Out, Prompting Evacuations and Road Closure 2

The Floriston Fire, which started Wednesday, September 16, near Interstate 80 on the California-Nevada border, had burned 640 acres and was 5% contained, prompting evacuation warnings and forcing a closure of westbound Interstate 80.

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US: Floriston Fire Breaks Out, Prompting Evacuations and Road Closure

The Floriston Fire, which started Wednesday, September 16, near Interstate 80 on the California-Nevada border, had burned 613 acres and was 5% contained, prompting evacuation orders and forcing a closure of westbound Interstate 80.

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Spain: Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Barcelona 2

Torrential rain triggered severe flooding and a red weather alert across Barcelona and northeastern Spain on Wednesday, September 16, prompting road closures, rail delays, and dozens of flight cancellations at El Prat airport. A man died after being swept away by a stream in Garraf, and rescue crews worked to free a vehicle trapped inside a flooded tunnel as the storm also caused flooding and a partial ceiling collapse at Vall d'Hebron Hospital and left hundreds without power.

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Spain: Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Barcelona

Torrential rain triggered severe flooding and a red weather alert across Barcelona and northeastern Spain on Wednesday, September 16, prompting road closures, rail delays, and dozens of flight cancellations at El Prat airport. A man died after being swept away by a stream in Garraf, and rescue crews worked to free a vehicle trapped inside a flooded tunnel as the storm also caused flooding and a partial ceiling collapse at Vall d'Hebron Hospital and left hundreds without power.

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China: Startled Horse Throws Parade Performer to Ground

On September 11, 2026, in Anqing, Anhui, a horse became startled and threw a woman dressed as a traditional "Zhuangyuan" scholar from its saddle during a street parade. The rider fell hard onto the road as bystanders looked on.

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US: Vehicles Push Through Severe Flooding on Highway in Paramus, New Jersey

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across the tristate area on Sunday, September 13, prompting road closures and water rescues. Vehicles were seen pushing through severe flooding on Route 17 in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Indonesia: Thick Haze Blankets Road in Palangka Raya

Thick haze blanketed a road in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, on Saturday, September 12, reducing visibility for motorists and motorcyclists. The smoke is consistent with land and forest fires that regularly affect the region during Indonesia's dry season.

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China: Electric Scooter Rider Hit by Red Light Runner in Jinan, Shandong

Filmed on September 4, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong, an electric scooter rider is struck by a car that runs a red light at an intersection. The impact sends the rider and scooter tumbling to the ground, and their head strikes the pavement, but the helmet absorbs the blow. The rider slowly gets up, dazed but conscious, and checks their body.

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China: Swirling Mist Forms Eye-Like Wind Vortex on Anqing Mountain Road

On August 23, 2026, in Anqing, Anhui, a hiker captured a wind vortex swirling amid thick mist along a mountain road. The mist made the airflow clearly visible, creating what appeared to be a spinning eye in the middle of the road. Some commenters linked the phenomenon to the Venturi effect. They said air could accelerate through a narrow section before flowing into slower surrounding air.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows vehicles abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a car (R) abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a car abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a car abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

A car moves on a flooded road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

A major road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, is congested with vehicles on Sept. 8, 2026, following heavy rain.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

A major road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, is congested with vehicles on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Commuters walk along a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2026, as subway services operated by the central Japan city are temporarily suspended due to heavy rain that hit the region.

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Japan: Mayfly Swarm Blankets Bridges Over Kiso River, Creates Slippery Roads

A massive swarm of mayflies has swept over bridges spanning the Kiso River between Aichi and Gifu prefectures, a recurring September phenomenon in the area. Footage shows the insects, drawn to lights, obscuring drivers' visibility, while their carcasses have piled up on the road surface, creating slippery conditions that motorcyclists have called dangerous. Experts say the swarm could persist for about a week and are urging drivers to slow down and keep windows closed.

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[Breaking News]Heavy rain in eastern Japan

OAMISHIRASATO, Japan, Sept. 7 Kyodo - A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Crews Battle Peteetneet Fire Near Nebo Loop Road in Utah

The Peteetneet Fire, initially known as the Payson Fire, ignited Sunday, September 6, near Nebo Loop Road in Payson, Utah. It grew to an estimated 45 acres before crews halted its advance overnight. The blaze was 60% contained by Monday morning, with no impact to infrastructure.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Water gushes from a manhole on a road in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026, amid heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Water gushes from a manhole on a road in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026, amid heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Canada: Water Main Bursts, Sends Jet of Water Into Air in North Vancouver

A water main appeared to burst near the intersection of Capilano Road and Marine Drive in North Vancouver on Friday, September 4, sending a jet of water into the air from the middle of the road.

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Canada: Nova Scotia Declares Emergency as Flooding Batters Cape Breton

Record rainfall caused severe flooding on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, September 5, damaging roads, culverts and bridges and prompting local states of emergency in Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties. A woman's death has also been reported, possibly linked to the flooding.

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US: Cars Stuck as Heavy Rain Floods Streets in Plymouth, Michigan

Severe storms battered southeast Michigan, including Detroit, on Wednesday, September 2, with torrential rain and hail, prompting a tornado warning and a severe flood warning across the region. This video, filmed on Thursday, shows a vehicle driving through water on a flooded road in Plymouth, Wayne County, along with several cars that got stuck.

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Canada: Toronto TTC Bus Floods on Submerged Road After Storm

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas. Several roads, including the Don Valley Parkway, were closed in the area due to flooding, and a TTC bus flooded while driving through a submerged road.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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