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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: 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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US: Semi-Truck and Passenger Vehicle Collide in North Las Vegas

A semi-truck and passenger vehicle collided Thursday afternoon, April 8, near W. Carey Avenue and Simmons Street in North Las Vegas. Emergency crews responded to the scene as police and fire crews investigated the crash. Simmons Street was temporarily closed in both directions between Carey and Evans avenues.

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Japan: Man Arrested After Setting Fire at Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing

A man in his 50s scattered a flammable liquid and set it on fire at the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Friday, April 3. He turned himself in at a nearby police station about 20 minutes later, and was arrested on suspicion of obstructing traffic. The fire was put out by police officers and no one was hurt.

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US: Man Detained After Running Onto Active Runway at Phoenix Airport

A man experiencing a mental health crisis was detained Monday evening, February 23, after breaching security and running onto an active runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Pilots alerted air traffic control after spotting the individual approaching aircraft with his hands raised, prompting an immediate police response and a temporary disruption to airport operations.

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China: Trailer Slams on Brakes to Narrowly Avoid Collision in Guangdong Tunnel

On February 6, 2026, in Guangdong, China, a car carrier trailer fishtailed and swerved to avoid colliding with a white car that had suddenly slowed down inside a tunnel. While everyone remained safe, traffic police announced that the white car driver received a deduction and a fine for causing the dangerous situation.

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US: Columbia University Protesters Detained After Blocking Traffic Over Immigration Crackdown

On Thursday, February 5, several faculty members, staff, and students at Columbia University were briefly detained after blocking traffic in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling on the university to declare itself a sanctuary campus and better protect international students. The protesters were released within hours and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - A police officer interacts with the first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - A citizen curiously uses her smartphone to capture the first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province, Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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China: Traffic Police Officer Helps Dog Cross Road, Dog Follows Him Back

On December 23, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a traffic police officer was filmed helping a small dog cross a busy road after the animal approached him. After carrying the dog to safety, the officer returned to direct traffic, with the dog following him back into the intersection and staying by his side.

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Moscow Explosion Aftermath - Russia

Police are seen at the explosion site in southern Moscow, Russia, Dec. 24, 2025. An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two traffic police officers, on Wednesday, the Russian Investigative Committee reported. Photo by Hao Jianwei/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow Explosion Aftermath - Russia

Police are seen at the explosion site in southern Moscow, Russia, Dec. 24, 2025. An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two traffic police officers, on Wednesday, the Russian Investigative Committee reported. Photo by Hao Jianwei/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow Explosion Aftermath - Russia

Police are seen at the explosion site in southern Moscow, Russia, Dec. 24, 2025. An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two traffic police officers, on Wednesday, the Russian Investigative Committee reported. Photo by Hao Jianwei/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow Explosion Aftermath - Russia

Police are seen at the explosion site in southern Moscow, Russia, Dec. 24, 2025. An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two traffic police officers, on Wednesday, the Russian Investigative Committee reported. Photo by Hao Jianwei/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow Explosion Aftermath - Russia

Police are seen at the explosion site in southern Moscow, Russia, Dec. 24, 2025. An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two traffic police officers, on Wednesday, the Russian Investigative Committee reported. Photo by Hao Jianwei/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Traffic Officer Stops Cars to Help Kitten Cross Road in Qinghai

On November 24, 2025, in Qinghai, western China, a touching moment warmed the cold winter day. At an intersection, a traffic police officer noticed a tiny kitten trying to cross the zebra line. He slowed down the traffic and patiently waited as the kitten trotted behind him, safely making it to the other side. Only after confirming the kitten was out of danger did the officer signal the vehicles to proceed. Drivers and passersby were moved by his kindness, praising him online as “the warmest policeman in winter.”

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7th Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo

HANGZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 11, 2025 - An AI traffic police demonstrated road traffic control at the 7th Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on December 11, 2025.

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7th Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo

HANGZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 11, 2025 - An AI traffic police demonstrated road traffic control at the 7th Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on December 11, 2025.

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Inauguration of the Nicolae Titulescu walkway by Anne Hidalgo and the President of Romania - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing a municipal police officer directing traffic in Parc Monceau during the inauguration of the Nicolae Titulescu walkway in Parc Monceau, Paris, France. To honor his memory, the Paris City Council named a walkway in Parc Monceau after him in October 2025. The walkway runs along the park's edge between the gates on Avenue Van Dyck and Avenue Ruysdael. December 9, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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