A gas tanker explosion on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway resulted in 11 deaths and dozens of injuries. The incident involved a CNG tanker catching fire after a collision, engulfing 37 vehicles in flames. The Prime Minister and Rajasthan government announced financial aid for victims’ families. The accident caused major traffic disruption and raised concerns about safety regulations.
Nita Ambani’s recent saree shopping trip in Bengaluru took an unexpected turn when a woman confronted her bodyguard over traffic disruption caused by her security detail. The incident, captured on video, sparked a social media debate about privilege and public convenience, with many praising the woman’s actions and others highlighting the challenges of celebrity security in crowded areas. The incident trended across various social media platforms.
Heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed Pune on Saturday, June 8, leading to flooding in several areas and causing traffic disruptions. The downpour, which began around 5 pm, uprooted trees at 15 locations in the city. Waterlogging was reported in various parts of Pune, including Sinhagad Road’s Pashan, where water accumulated on the ground floor of a building. Traffic was disrupted on major roads such as Deccan Gymkhana, Jungli Maharaj Road, Karve Road, Nagar Road, Dhanori, Vimannagar, Solapur, and Satara Road. Residents took to social media to share videos of the flooding and waterlogging, expressing concerns about the lack of infrastructure to handle heavy rains. The Shivaji Nagar and Pashan areas recorded 67.4 mm and 56.8 mm of rainfall, respectively, on Saturday.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory regarding construction work along the southern part of the Outer Ring Road for Namma Metro. The work, which began on May 1, will take place daily from 11 pm to 6 am for 20 days. The construction involves laying a 220 kV cable along the metro line from Salarpuria Soft Zone to Bellandur’s Centro Mall, potentially leading to slow-moving traffic during the construction hours. The traffic police have assured that no major congestion is expected during peak traffic hours.
Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, causing a portion of National Highway 313 to be washed away. While no injuries were reported, the incident disrupted traffic for over 16 hours. Officials have begun temporary repairs, allowing small vehicles to pass. However, the movement of heavy commercial vehicles remains restricted due to ongoing rockfalls. Efforts are underway to restore connectivity as soon as possible.
Extinction Rebellion activists blocked traffic on one side of the Moakley Bridge in Boston on Monday evening, calling attention to the climate crisis. The protest caused traffic delays while the group marched from Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park to the bridge.
