Supporters of Trinamool and BJP clashed outside Kolkata airport on Friday night, causing panic among passengers and massive traffic snarls. BJP supporters allegedly planned to target Abhishek Banerjee with rotten eggs, while TMC sources claimed some carried firearms. The altercation involved physical blows and hurling of objects.
A six-vehicle collision on the A5 Autobahn near the Ohmtal-Dreieck on Friday afternoon led to a full closure of the highway towards Frankfurt. A 19-year-old driver allegedly missed a traffic jam, triggering a chain reaction. Nine kilometers of traffic congestion formed despite diversion warnings. Two individuals were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, and three vehicles were towed. The estimated damage is around 60,000 Euros.
Mexico City buzzes with World Cup advertising, but pre-tournament mania is tempered by traffic, protests, and a sense of being overshadowed by Donald Trump. Concerns linger over FIFA's format, ticket prices, and Gianni Infantino's actions, overshadowing the impending tournament.
A massive traffic jam of cars formed at the Verkhny Lars checkpoint on the border with Georgia on June 1st. The queue was heading into Georgia, while the road into Russia was clear. Border crossing reportedly takes up to five hours.
A traveler's recent pilgrimage to Kedarnath Dham has gone viral, detailing severe traffic jams, difficult terrain with mules, and long queues preventing temple entry. Her experience highlights growing frustration among pilgrims over crowd management and infrastructure strain at popular Indian religious sites.
RCB fans' IPL victory celebrations in Hyderabad led to a ruckus, with videos showing firecrackers, property damage, and traffic jams. Police used a mild lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, but no legal action has been initiated. Similar celebrations occurred in Andhra Pradesh and Bengaluru.
A traffic jam on Bengaluru's Old Airport Road, allegedly caused by a 30-minute halt for the Governor's convoy, has sparked public anger. A man protesting with his pregnant wife led to an inquiry, with authorities verifying CCTV footage.
A taxi driver in China is being praised online after he waived the fare for a 10-year-old boy who was stranded in traffic and short on cash. The incident, captured on the taxi's surveillance camera, went viral after being reported by state media.
Traffic jams are expected on major highways across South Korea on May 25, the last day of the Buddha's Birthday holiday, with congestion peaking between 4-5 PM for vehicles heading towards Seoul. The jams are forecast to ease by 10-11 PM.
Traffic is heavy on South Korean highways as people travel for a three-day holiday weekend, with the Korea Expressway Corporation predicting 6.19 million vehicles will be on the road on Saturday, the busiest day.
Bengaluru experienced heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, causing severe waterlogging and traffic jams in multiple areas. Flight schedules were impacted, and the downpour highlighted the city's ongoing monsoon challenges.
Teena Choudhary, a Worli resident, has come forward as the woman who confronted Minister Girish Mahajan during reservation agitation on April 21. She was stuck in traffic for 1.5 hours while trying to pick up her daughter from music class. Choudhary stated she threw a plastic bottle on the ground, not at anyone, and criticized the police for ignoring her. She highlighted her family's military service, saying her grandfather and father served in the Indian army and fought two wars. She urged political parties not to use her incident against rivals, stating all are equally guilty of disregard for the public.
NCP MP Supriya Sule faced significant traffic jams while traveling to Pune. She was stuck for nearly two hours, highlighting the daily struggles of commuters. Earlier, she experienced a long wait for a cab in Mumbai, facing refusals and limited availability. These incidents underscore persistent issues with last-mile connectivity and ride availability in the city.
Zen Sadavarte, 18-year-old daughter of former Bigg Boss contestant Gunratna Sadavarte, has filed a complaint with Worli police seeking an FIR against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP rally in Mumbai on April 21. The woman protested traffic congestion caused by the rally related to the women's reservation bill, shouting at the minister and allegedly throwing a water bottle. Zen's complaint alleges the woman obstructed official duties, disturbed public peace, and attempted to incite a stampede.
A complaint has been lodged with Mumbai Police against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP rally in Worli over traffic congestion caused by the event. The complaint, filed by Zen Sadavarte—daughter of lawyer Gunratna Sadavarte—alleges that the woman disrupted the rally, used abusive language, and created public disturbance.
