RALEIGH, N.C. — Drivers across central North Carolina are being urged to use extra caution on area roads as a cold front moves through the region, bringing a mix of snow and rain followed by plunging overnight temperatures. Weather officials warn that conditions late Sunday into early Monday could create patchy black ice, potentially making the morning commute hazardous. The cold front delivered light snow in some areas and primarily rain in others across central North Carolina on

Oakland has activated 18 new speed cameras across the city as part of a broader effort to address speeding and improve traffic safety on local streets. The cameras are now operational, though drivers will not immediately receive citations. City officials have implemented a 60-day grace period during which warnings will be issued instead of fines, allowing motorists time to adjust to the new enforcement system. Mayor Barbara Lee is scheduled to outline additional details of the initi

Several northbound lanes of Interstate 55 were closed for hours Thursday morning in the southwest suburbs after a high-speed crash sent a vehicle crashing onto the interstate, killing one person and injuring another. The incident triggered widespread traffic disruptions during the peak rush hour commute and prompted authorities to urge motorists to avoid the area while an investigation was underway. The crash occurred at approximately 4:23 a.m. along Frontage Road near Taylor Road i

San Jose firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire early Monday morning at a Buddhist temple on Foss Avenue that had already sustained significant damage during a major blaze last year, according to fire officials. Crews were dispatched at approximately 5:37 a.m. to the 90 block of Foss Avenue after reports of a structure fire at Chua Duyen Giac, a large, two-story mixed-use Buddhist temple located in the Alum Rock area. Firefighters arriving on scene encountered heavy fire condi

Five people were taken to area hospitals late Christmas night after a three-vehicle crash on Indian Head Highway in Accokeek, Maryland, according to officials from the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department. Firefighters said the injured individuals suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries following the collision, which occurred along the 14250 block of the highway. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Christmas D

A school bus crash in Moorestown left ten people injured Tuesday afternoon after a collision at a busy local intersection, according to authorities. The accident occurred at the intersection of Borton Landing Road and Hartford Road, an area frequently traveled by school transportation vehicles and commuters during afternoon hours. Police said the crash involved a school bus carrying students and a passenger vehicle. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the

Several casualties are feared after a major road accident on the Delhi–Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district during the early hours of Tuesday, December 16, following a collision triggered by dense fog. The incident occurred around 4 am when visibility on the high-speed corridor dropped sharply due to heavy fog, leading to multiple vehicles crashing into each other and catching fire. Eyewitness accounts and visuals from the scene indicate that several vehicles, inc

Crews from Veolia Water and the New Jersey Department of Transportation are continuing repair operations following a water main break that disrupted traffic along Route 17 North in Mahwah. The incident occurred near milepost 4.7, where damage to the underground water line forced the closure of two travel lanes and led to significant traffic slowdowns in the area. According to officials on scene, the left lane of Route 17 North remains heavily impacted as multiple service and support

A small aircraft crash-landed on a moving vehicle during rush hour along Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, prompting a rapid response from emergency crews and traffic authorities. The incident occurred when the plane, carrying a 27-year-old pilot and a 27-year-old passenger, descended onto the busy roadway and struck a 2023 Toyota Camry that was traveling along the interstate. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, both individuals on board the aircraft escaped the crash without inj

Takoma Park will introduce a four-year pilot program deploying artificial intelligence-assisted stop sign cameras beginning early next year, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing efforts to curb dangerous driving and improve pedestrian safety. The initiative focuses heavily on school zones, where officials say stricter oversight is essential to protecting children and reducing the risk of severe crashes. The program supports Maryland’s Zero Deaths strategy and aligns with Montg

State lawmakers in Texas are preparing for a significant policy shift as dozens of new laws take effect across December and January, adding to the more than 800 measures already implemented earlier this year. The latest round of legislation, passed during the regular session and the second special session, is set to influence major areas including education, public health, redistricting, immigration enforcement and criminal justice. Each law reflects ongoing political debates in the state and

AAA is advising travelers across the United States to plan their Thanksgiving road trips carefully as millions prepare to travel during one of the busiest periods of the year. According to the organization, heavy congestion is expected on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with the largest delays anticipated during the afternoon and early evening hours. Travel analysts report that a growing number of Americans are choosing to drive to their holiday destinations, contributing to increased traffic vol

A long-running regional rivalry gained new life this week as a statewide survey revealed that many New Jersey motorists believe New York drivers are the worst on the road. The findings come from the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll, which examined how Garden State residents perceive the driving habits of motorists from neighboring states. According to the results, a significant share of New Jersey drivers remain convinced that the behavior of their counterparts across the Hudson River poses the g

A wave of fraudulent text messages has resurfaced across Illinois, falsely warning residents of unpaid traffic tickets and threatening immediate penalties if payment is not made within 24 hours. The messages claim to come from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and include alarming statements about possible suspension of vehicle registration, prosecution, credit score impact, and extra toll fees. Officials have confirmed that these messages are fake and part of an ongoing scam designed t

AUSTIN, Texas — A major water main break in the Riverside area has led to an extended road closure, disrupting one of Austin’s key traffic corridors on Monday. The incident occurred near the intersection of East Riverside Drive and South Lakeshore Boulevard, prompting authorities to shut down all eastbound lanes to ensure public safety and facilitate emergency repairs. According to officials, the water main burst early in the day, flooding parts of the roadway and creating hazar

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A growing number of teenagers in Ohio are failing to wear seat belts properly, a troubling trend that state safety officials say is contributing to a rise in preventable deaths on the road. According to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 44 teenage drivers were killed in crashes across the state last year, and 81 percent of those victims were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. Law enforcement officials are expressing concern over the incre

India is working closely with Thailand to repatriate around 500 Indian nationals detained after escaping a Chinese mafia-run cybercrime hub in Myanmar’s KK Park, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The operation follows a Myanmar junta raid on the compound last week, which forced hundreds of trafficked workers including Indians to cross into Thailand’s Mae Sot region, where they are currently under detention. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that India plans to send

SCHERTZ, Texas — Authorities are investigating a collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a rock hauler that occurred Tuesday morning in Schertz, Texas, disrupting traffic in the area but resulting in no injuries. The incident took place shortly after 8 a.m. on October 28 at the railroad crossing near Solms Quarry Road and Farm-to-Market Road 482, according to local police. Police and emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene following reports of a crash involvi

A San Antonio man has been sentenced to ten years in jail after pleading guilty to leading multiple high-speed police chases across Kendall and Bexar counties, recording the pursuits, and posting the videos on Instagram to mock law enforcement officers. The Kendall County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that 19-year-old Timothy Vitaliy Fogel was convicted on charges of felony evading arrest and reckless driving following a months-long investigation that tied him to a string of dangerou