Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 9

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along the Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 8

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 5

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 6

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 7

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 3

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

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Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 2

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Wildfires Around Palermo - Sicily

Monte Gradara on fire throughout the Romitello area destroyed by the flames, vacationers evacuated, in Borgetto, Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, on July 25, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Mattia Torretta/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Cancun Continues Its Battle Against Sargassum - Mexico

Hundreds of Vacationers arrive on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, to enjoy their summer holidays despite the fact that the beaches of Cancun continue to be contaminated by sargassum, on July 22, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide

STORY: California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: SAN PEDRO, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of sea lions STORYLINE: Vacationers visiting beaches of U.S. state of California this July Fourth weekend are likely to encounter an alarming sight: sick sea lions recovering on the sand. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called it a large-scale stranding event. Scientists suspected that it was caused by red tide, another name for an excessive bloom of certain phytoplankton -- tiny sea veggies that most fish and sea mammals feed on. They noted that with global warming heating up California's waters, red tide has become a reoccurring problem off the coast, posing health concerns for much marine life, including sea lions, seals, otters, dolphins, and even whales. The sick and dead wildlife started showing up in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties several weeks ago, and the numbers have since incr

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

(230703) -- SAN PEDRO (U.S.), July 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows a rescued sea lion at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, California, the United States. Vacationers visiting beaches of U.S. state of California this July Fourth weekend are likely to encounter an alarming sight: sick sea lions recovering on the sand. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called it a large-scale stranding event. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

(230703) -- SAN PEDRO (U.S.), July 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows rescued sea lions at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, California, the United States. Vacationers visiting beaches of U.S. state of California this July Fourth weekend are likely to encounter an alarming sight: sick sea lions recovering on the sand. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called it a large-scale stranding event. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

(230703) -- SAN PEDRO (U.S.), July 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows rescued sea lions at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, California, the United States. Vacationers visiting beaches of U.S. state of California this July Fourth weekend are likely to encounter an alarming sight: sick sea lions recovering on the sand. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called it a large-scale stranding event. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

(230703) -- SAN PEDRO (U.S.), July 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows rescued sea lions at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, California, the United States. Vacationers visiting beaches of U.S. state of California this July Fourth weekend are likely to encounter an alarming sight: sick sea lions recovering on the sand. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called it a large-scale stranding event. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN PEDRO-RED TIDE-SEA MAMMAL VICTIMS-RESCUE

(230703) -- SAN PEDRO (U.S.), July 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows a rescued sea lion at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, California, the United States. Vacationers visiting beaches of U.S. state of California this July Fourth weekend are likely to encounter an alarming sight: sick sea lions recovering on the sand. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called it a large-scale stranding event. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide

'Return rush' of vacationers begins

'Return rush' of vacationers begins

TOKYO, Japan - Toll gates on the Joban Expressway in Misato, Saitama Prefecture, are packed with vehicles heading for Tokyo to return home on Jan. 2 after the year-end and New Year's holiday period.