A family of three died in a car crash along the Mabushi Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday, after the driver had an altercation with some louts, resulting in the crash that killed the family instantly. Punch Newspaper reported that the louts had stopped the private vehicle for flouting their rules by reportedly stopping to pick up a passenger who was a relative. The refusal of the driver to pay the “fine” angered the louts, who then hopped in the vehicle, dragging the steering wheel and eventu...

South Africans are increasingly turning to Chinese-made cars, with sales of used Chinese vehicles jumping by 89% in the first half of 2025, according to a recent report by car magazine AutoTrader. This is after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued urgent recalls for five vehicle brands due to safety issues. Brands like BYD, Omoda, and Jaecoo led the charge, with sales soaring by 637%, 99%, and 168%, respectively. While these numbers are impressive, in a statement, AutoTrader shared...

A Zambian driver who lost control of the truck he was driving and ploughed into about 15 other vehicles on the N3, near Cliffdale, KwaZulu-Natal, on 4 September, attempted to escape the scene. About 17 people were injured following the collision among multiple vehicles. Reports by ALS indicate that multiple vehicles were involved in the collision that occurred around 7.30 am. “A truck fully loaded had somehow lost control and ploughed into multiple vehicles and trucks before coming to rest in...

JOHOR BAHRU: Police have arrested a man suspected of stealing a hearse from a surau following a road accident on the Skudai Highway. Kulai district police chief ACP Tan Seng Lee confirmed the Toyota Hiace belonged to Surau Nurul Haq in Jalan Besar Sungai Sayong near Kulai. The 21-year-old suspect allegedly stole the vehicle between 1 am and 2 am today before crashing it while attempting to flee. He collided with a lorry at approximately 2.30 am but escaped with only minor facial and leg injuries...

Two of the suspects arrested in Markham home invasion. From left, Parkaran Panglia, 20, and Shakir Bhatti, 21. Bhatti was released from custody on bail on Wednesday. Photo by York Regional Police Article content Four people, two of them teenagers, have been charged after a violent home invasion and kidnapping that began as a staged car crash in the GTA on Monday morning. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad...

By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:02, 4 September 2025 | Updated: 15:23, 4 September 2025 Dashcam footage shows the moment a woman who was texting while driving crashed a rental car after losing control of the vehicle. The unnamed woman is seen texting on her phone with both of her hands while she drives down a road, before the car steers off to the side and smashes into a street sign.  The woman is heard screaming and slurring as she notices that the vehicle is running off...