NEW YORK — Russia convenes the UN Security Council over the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in the lower reaches of the Dnipro River. The Russian envoy to the UN in New York has confirmed this, according to Russian media. Ukraine also wants the UN Security Council to address the serious damage to the dam. … Read more
Hamburg – He didn’t stand a chance against the heavy truck! Fatal accident on Thursday afternoon in the Hamburg district of Georgswerder: When turning on the Georgswerder Bogen, a truck driver overlooked a cyclist around 1 p.m. when turning. The man was hit by the truck, pulled under the truck and rolled over. also read … Read more
May 22, 2023, 9:52 p.mPiataAuto.md editors Last week, we published a short article with video, in which a KrAZ 214 truck was making its way through Germany, still being operated there, and several readers suggested we talk more about its engineering, which was truly a curious one. Especially since this truck had a two-stroke diesel … Read more
VANSCHOTEN – At the Veurseweg in Voorschoten, a person became trapped between a number of containers during the unloading of the truck. Several emergency services have arrived at the scene. Several police motorcyclists also arrived at the scene. The victim has since been freed and rushed to hospital under motorcycle escort. We don’t know if … Read more
At least 52 people were injured, ten of them seriously, in a collision between a bus and a truck on the A12 highway in the eastern German province of Brandenburg, DPA reported. Most of the injured were passengers on the bus, which is Polish and was traveling in the direction of Berlin, the police said. … Read more
ZOETERMEER – From 13 May, a weight restriction will still apply on an important traffic artery in North Holland (N9). The A7 near Purmerend was previously closed to professional freight transport. This means that two of the three major traffic arteries (north-south) have a weight restriction and therefore freight transport has to detour with all … Read more
Daimler Truck has announced its newest plans for the launch of a new electric vehicle under the Rizon brand in the United States. The initial phase will include Class 4 and 5 electric vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of up to 17,995 lbs. and at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim. California … Read more
A responsive heavyweight driver this afternoon! On the D 775, bypassing the Lion d’Angers, a fire started on the rear axle of a cow transporter. The driver quickly stopped his 37-tonne vehicle. The outbreak of fire was extinguished using a fire extinguisher. With no impact on the animals, the transport company brought in another truck … Read more
NEW YORK — Former US President Donald Trump is expected to be arrested Tuesday. He writes that on his own social media platform Truth Social. He calls on his supporters to protest. It is believed to be an investigation into a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. That … Read more
AMERSFOORT – DAF dealer Bakker Commercial Vehicles proudly presents the latest DAF High Performance FTG XG+. Created with passion, attention and innovation, this ‘special edition’ of the XG+ exudes quality, mastery and freedom. The limited edition truck is only available from Bakker Bedrijfswagens. Bakker Bedrijfswagens has remained faithful to the original design of DAF TRUCKS. … Read more