Road traffic accident
A 23-year-old Ukrainian woman exceeded the speed limit on the S17 highway from Lublin to Warsaw, driving almost 200 km/h when the permitted speed was 120 km/h. She received a fine of 2,500 zlotys and 15 penalty points, explaining her haste by a visit to a beauty salon.
New Zealand authorities have updated warnings for extreme rainfall and stormy winds. Extensive flooding has already led to the death of at least one person.
The Prosecutor General's Office has notified a judge of suspicion for hitting an 11-year-old boy at a pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih. The child is still in serious condition, and the woman is charged with violating road safety rules.
In Kyiv region, a driver who fell through the ice while drifting near Lebedivka has been sought for a week. Rescuers have surveyed 50,000 square meters of water surface, but the searches have so far been unsuccessful.
Ukrainian singer Natalia Mohylevska shared her diet system, which helped her lose 25 kilograms. She adheres to two meals a day with an emphasis on vegetables.
Motorcycle accident fatalities have increased by 83% over the past 5 years. According to public activists, requirements for the standardization of motorcycle helmets should be clearly defined.
On the Kyiv Ring Road, a Volvo truck collided with a Bohdan minibus, which was then thrown into a Ford truck. Four people, including the minibus driver and three female passengers, were hospitalized with injuries.
On February 9, a Mercedes-Benz driver hit a pedestrian on the Kyiv-Chop highway in Zhytomyr region. The victim died on the way to the hospital, police are investigating the circumstances.
In Kryvyi Rih, a judge in a BMW, according to preliminary data, hit an 11-year-old boy at a pedestrian crossing. The child is in serious condition, and a criminal case has been opened.
A storm warning has been issued in Ukraine due to black ice on the roads. Weather conditions may complicate traffic.
Train drivers in Spain began a three-day strike due to unsatisfactory safety conditions after two fatal accidents in January. The action by the Semaf union led to train service disruptions.
A truck carrying passengers was involved in an accident in northern Nigeria due to reckless driving. At least 30 people died, and several more were injured.
Four people have died and one person is missing as a result of sudden floods caused by Storm Marta in northern Morocco.
In Kyiv region, 181 units of special equipment and 233 workers are involved in road clearing and anti-icing treatment. 5043 tons of sand-salt mixture have already been used, traffic is ensured, but black ice is expected on February 8.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, the M-13 highway from Agafiivka to Platonove has been temporarily closed since 6:30 PM on February 6, 2026. Drivers are urged not to travel and to be careful on the roads.
In Nepal, a bus carrying wedding guests plunged into a gorge, killing at least 13 people and injuring 34. Poor roads and vehicle malfunction may have caused the accident.
A fatal road accident involving a border guard occurred in Rivne region. A 42-year-old passenger died on the spot, and the driver was hospitalized.
Over the past day, 1,164 calls about road accidents were recorded in Ukraine, 151 of which involved casualties, with injured and deceased. In Kyiv, 266 calls were registered, and in Kyiv Oblast – 146.
In Kyiv, special equipment of "Kyivavtodor" has been working since night, but the situation on the roads is difficult due to snowfall and traffic. Mayor Klitschko instructed to intensify cleaning and urged Kyiv residents not to use their cars.
Since the beginning of the day, 259 road accidents have been recorded in Ukraine, 37 of them with casualties. 82 accidents occurred in Kyiv and the region, traffic near Stoyanka is difficult.
Natalia Mohylevska responded to criticism regarding the upbringing of her daughters, explaining that her eldest daughter, Michelle, does not want to be filmed. The singer spoke about working on the children's spiritual growth and Michelle's significant progress.
In 2025, 25,934 road accidents with casualties were registered in Ukraine, in which 3,249 people died and 31,898 were injured. The main causes are speeding and violation of pedestrian crossing rules.
In the Tambov region, a fuel train derailed, causing several tanks to explode. About 30 wagons were damaged, and train traffic was suspended.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, testified in an Oslo court in a case involving rape and over 30 other offenses, denying all charges. The accused was arrested in August 2024 and faces at least 10 years in prison.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that seized over UAH 13 million from two banks using fictitious enterprises. The perpetrators converted the funds into cryptocurrency to conceal their origin.
In Brazil, a bus carrying pilgrims overturned in the northeast of the country, killing 15 people, including three children. The accident occurred on a steep section of the road when the driver lost control.
The Desnianskyi District Court of Chernihiv extended the pre-trial detention for 60 days for the policewoman suspected in the fatal road accident in Pryluky. She will remain in custody without the option of bail until April 3, 2026.
The battery commander of one of the military units in Rivne region has been notified of suspicion. He committed a fatal road accident, hitting a pedestrian and leaving him on the roadside.
On February 3, former midfielder of Kyiv "Dynamo" and the Ukrainian national team Oleksandr Aliyev celebrates his 41st birthday. UNN has compiled a selection of his most spectacular goals.
Ukrainian singer Natalia Mohylevska was involved in a car accident due to black ice, which led to a three-car collision. The artist was not injured and published a video from the scene.