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Accidents - traffic

Family of boxer Anthony Joshua questions if trial over deadly crash ‘worth it’

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode (C), the driver charged in the car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed his friends, walks at a court in Sagamu on January 20, 2026. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was driving the former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua and two of his friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami when their Lexus SUV rammed into a stationary truck.
Kayode faces multiple reckless driving charges as well as a charge of driving without a license. (Photo by Tonye BAKARE / AFP)
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode (C), the driver charged in the car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed his friends, walks at a court in Sagamu on January 20, 2026. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was driving the former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua and two of his friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami when their Lexus SUV rammed into a stationary truck.
Kayode faces multiple reckless driving charges as well as a charge of driving without a license. (Photo by Tonye BAKARE / AFP)

Heavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crash

The Jan 19 morning incident included 30-40 semi-trucks, piled up and blocking the typically busy interstate road, which remained closed hours later.
The Jan 19 morning incident included 30-40 semi-trucks, piled up and blocking the typically busy interstate road, which remained closed hours later.

Pedestrian dies in Ang Mo Kio accident, driver arrested

The police said they were alerted to the accident near Block 231, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, at about 8.30pm on Jan 19.
The police said they were alerted to the accident near Block 231, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, at about 8.30pm on Jan 19.

Passengers tell of terror, screams and darkness after Spain train crash

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Uber Eats delivery robot stuck on track loses high-speed stand-off with train in Miami

The Uber Eats delivery robot had been stalled on the tracks for about 15 minutes when a train ran into it.
The Uber Eats delivery robot had been stalled on the tracks for about 15 minutes when a train ran into it.

Seoul proposes mandating licence check for e-scooter rentals

In South Korea, there were 570 accidents involving riders in the past five years, of which nearly 69 per cent involved teenagers.
In South Korea, there were 570 accidents involving riders in the past five years, of which nearly 69 per cent involved teenagers.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 19, 2026

People protesting against US President Donald Trump's demand that the Arctic island be ceded to the US in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan 17, 2026.
People protesting against US President Donald Trump's demand that the Arctic island be ceded to the US in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan 17, 2026.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision on BKE

The 41-year-old male motorcyclist was conscious when taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
The 41-year-old male motorcyclist was conscious when taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

ComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle collides with road divider in Punggol; no one injured

A ComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle had collided with a road divider in Punggol during a road test.
A ComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle had collided with a road divider in Punggol during a road test.

Teen arrested for driving under influence of drugs after dramatic police chase in Geylang

The car driver had sped off after refusing to comply when traffic police officers had signalled for him to stop for a routine check.
The car driver had sped off after refusing to comply when traffic police officers had signalled for him to stop for a routine check.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.