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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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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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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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China: Hen Perches on Car Hood in Bizarre Roadside Moment

On December 19, 2025, in Guangxi, southern China, a video captured a bizarre roadside moment when a hen suddenly landed on the hood of a moving car. The bird remained perched on the hood, peering through the windshield and appearing reluctant to fly away, as if unfamiliar with vehicles. The unexpected scene amused Chinese netizens, with some joking that the driver should take the “heaven-sent chicken” home.

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Dancing House or Ginger and Fred at night by Frank Gehry, busy traffic light trails, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic, EU, Europe

Trainees de lumiere laissees de nuit par des voitures devant la maison qui danse, ou maison dansante (Tancici dum), concue par Frank Gehry et Vlado Milunic, Prague, Boheme, Republique tcheque, Europe. - Photo by Clark/robertharding/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM - Horizontal; Color Image; Travel Destinations; Travel; Outdoors; Night; Prague; Czech Republic; Europe; Capital Cities; Dancing House; Fred and Ginger; Modern; Deconstructivist; Incidental People; Building Exterior; Building; Architecture; City; Urban Scene; Street; Road; Light Trail; Long Exposure; Street Light; Light Beam; Illuminated; Cities; Urban; Colour Image; Color; Colour; Nighttime; Outdoor; Outside; Streets; Roads; Travel Destination; Tourist Destination; Tourist Destinations

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China: Tiny Hedgehog Spotted on Quiet Night Street in Shanxi

On July 26, 2025, in Shanxi, located in northern China, a driver noticed a small round creature on a quiet street at night. Turning on his headlights, he saw a tiny hedgehog walking slowly across the road. The hedgehog looked startled by the light, turned around, and started walking away with its chubby little paws. The adorable scene melted viewers’ hearts, as Chinese netizens called it “the cutest traffic encounter ever.”

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BUS ACCIDENT STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251117Mourners leave flowers and candles at the scene of an accident where three people died and several were injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter in Östermalm, Stockholm, on Friday afternoon.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

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BUS ACCIDENT STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251117Mourners leave flowers and candles at the scene of an accident where three people died and several were injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter in Östermalm, Stockholm, on Friday afternoon.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050 undefined

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BUS ACCIDENT STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251117Mourners leave flowers and candles at the scene of an accident where three people died and several were injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter in Östermalm, Stockholm, on Friday afternoon.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

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BUS ACCIDENT STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251117Mourners leave flowers and candles at the scene of an accident where three people died and several were injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter in Östermalm, Stockholm, on Friday afternoon.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

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BUS ACCIDENT STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251117Mourners leave flowers and candles at the scene of an accident where three people died and several were injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter in Östermalm, Stockholm, on Friday afternoon.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

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BUS ACCIDENT STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251117Flowers and candles at the scene of the accident where three people died and several were injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter in Östermalm in Stockholm on Friday afternoon.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

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BUS ACCIDENT STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251117Mourners leave flowers and candles at the scene of an accident where three people died and several were injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter in Östermalm, Stockholm, on Friday afternoon.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

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China: Dogs Engage in “Car Window Argument” at Red Light in Heilongjiang

In Heilongjiang, a video captured a funny scene at a red light on September 11. Two cars were stopped side by side, each with a dog poking its head out of the window. The dogs barked fiercely at each other until the orange car finally drove away, ending the noisy “argument.”

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Spain: Forest Fire Rages in Ávila, One Firefighter Killed 2

A wildfire in Cuevas del Valle, in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, has burned approximately 600 hectares. Around 300 personnel have been deployed since the fire began. The flames approached dangerously close to the town of Mombeltrán, prompting the closure of the national highway that runs through the municipality and the imposition of a partial lockdown. One firefighter died in a traffic accident while en route to the scene.

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China: Farm-Style Traffic Jam as Sheep Circle Car in Ili, Xinjiang

A large flock of sheep circling a red car created a scene of amusing chaos on a remote grassland road in Ili, Xinjiang, on July 23. This video captures the comical moment as the vehicle was completely surrounded by hundreds of sheep, turning the quiet countryside into an unexpected traffic jam.

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China: Horses Guard Fallen Pony in Hebei Tunnel Until Police Arrive

This video captures the moment a group of horses surrounded a fallen pony inside a tunnel in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, on July 19. The horses appeared to block the road in a plea for help before police arrived. When officers reached the scene, the larger horses seemed to understand the situation and moved aside to allow access.

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China: Floating Traffic Barriers Turn Flooded Street Into Surreal Parade in Qingdao

On June 15, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, bright orange traffic barriers were seen drifting down a flooded street like boats. Torrential rain had turned the road into a shallow river, sending the barriers—usually used to manage traffic—floating and bumping into each other. Bystanders laughed and filmed the surreal scene as the barriers bobbed gently in the water, resembling a slow-moving parade. The video ended with the barriers continuing their odd journey downstream.

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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.

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Rovaniemellä linja-auton ja pakettiauton yhteentörmäys

Two people died after a tourist bus and a passenger van collided in Lapland, Finland, on Thursday afternoon on December 19, 2024. Police announced later that two victims had died at the accident scene. 31 people received care for minor bumps and scrapes. LEHTIKUVA / JOUNI PORSANGER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jouni Porsanger/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Rovaniemellä linja-auton ja pakettiauton yhteentörmäys

Two people died after a tourist bus and a passenger van collided in Lapland, Finland, on Thursday afternoon on December 19, 2024. Police announced later that two victims had died at the accident scene. 31 people received care for minor bumps and scrapes. LEHTIKUVA / JOUNI PORSANGER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jouni Porsanger/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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