Dutch motorhome stuck in salt marsh in Pavlodar region
A motorhome with Dutch tourists got stuck in viscous mud of a salt marsh near Kempirtas rock in Bayanaul district. Rescuers and locals freed the vehicle, no injuries reported.
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A motorhome with Dutch tourists got stuck in viscous mud of a salt marsh near Kempirtas rock in Bayanaul district. Rescuers and locals freed the vehicle, no injuries reported.
Financial Guard and forestry carabinieri of Bardonecchia uncovered an illegal dump of about 900 sq m in Exilles. Among the waste were four caravans and a car. The landowner has been held accountable.
On Monday, April 27, 2026, in Wertheim-Vockenrot (Main-Tauber district), a 75-year-old man died when his motorhome unexpectedly rolled backward during repair work. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
A 75-year-old driver lost control of her car on a bridge exit in Hamburg, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a motorhome. She died in hospital. Police are investigating a possible medical emergency.
On April 26, two cars collided on the A84 near Villedieu-les-Poêles, one towing a caravan. Two 22-year-olds with minor injuries were hospitalized; two elderly people were unharmed. Traffic was blocked, with a 3 km queue.
LiftFund provided grants and zero-interest loans to businesses in Kerr County, Texas, affected by the July 2024 flood. In January 2025, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country gave $10 million to LiftFund, with $7.4 million already disbursed. The co-owner of Guadalupe Keys RV Resort reported receiving a $50,000 grant but said no revenue is coming in, and recovery is stalled due to unclear permit processes.
In Deutsch-Hörschlag, a 72-year-old man camps every two weeks and empties his camper van toilet into a water shaft. The waste, presumably containing chemicals, flows into an adjacent stream, causing heavy foaming. Police filed a report after an anonymous tip.
A car driver died in a head-on collision with a motorhome on the N-340 highway in Roda de Berà, Tarragona. Traffic was closed for nearly two hours; the motorhome driver was unhurt.
A caravan, a lawn mower tractor, and a loaded car trailer caught fire late Saturday night in Sontheim. Firefighters extinguished the blaze; no injuries were reported. Police are investigating the cause. Damage estimates are not yet available.
On April 26 at around 5:15 PM in Wetter, at the Friedrichstraße/Karlstraße roundabout, a 57-year-old Fiat driver drifted left while exiting the circle and sideswiped an oncoming motorhome driven by a 51-year-old man from Stuttgart. A roadside breathalyzer test indicated an alcohol level exceeding 1.5 per mille. Police confiscated his driver's license and took a blood sample; the investigation is ongoing.
Ewen Cameron, 59, appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court charged with intentionally engaging in sexual activity in the presence of two girls under 13. The alleged incident occurred on September 20, 2025, at Craig Tara Holiday Park, where he is said to have knocked on a caravan window, beckoned the children, then exposed himself and performed a sexual act. Cameron, an inmate at HMP Kilmarnock, pleaded not guilty; the case was adjourned for witness evidence arrangements.
A head-on collision between a motorhome and an electric Mercedes in Cesio, Imperia province, resulted in the death of a 69-year-old man. He died during an emergency helicopter transfer to the hospital. The crash occurred around 3:40 PM in a tunnel near the Cesio junction, involving four vehicles and seven people. The motorhome's passenger, a 78-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries, while the Mercedes driver sustained minor injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation, with lane invasion being a preliminary hypothesis.
On Saturday evening, a folding caravan on Bjirkewei in Twijzelerheide was completely destroyed by fire. The fire was reported around 11:10 PM, and the fire brigade from De Westereen responded with a tanker pumper. Upon arrival, the caravan was fully ablaze; firefighters quickly contained the blaze, preventing further spread. The caravan, loaded with car tires, was deliberately set on fire and is considered a total loss.
On April 26, a collision between an RV and an SUV occurred on the Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway near the Mungyeong rest area around 12:10 PM. The RV carried 4 occupants and the SUV 3, totaling 7 people with minor injuries, all transported to hospitals. The SUV driver was confirmed not under the influence of alcohol.
On the evening of April 25 in Moers, a motorhome and a Mercedes Vito minibus collided at the Rheinberger Straße/Verbandsstraße intersection. The 66-year-old motorhome driver and her 67-year-old passenger were seriously injured; five people in the Vito sustained minor injuries. The intersection was closed.
In Tijuana, municipal police arrested a Honduran citizen suspected of arson after a wooden room and a motorhome (traila) used as a dwelling were set on fire in the Roma neighborhood. The fire was extinguished by firefighters; no injuries were reported. The suspect was detained by neighbors and the victim before police arrival.
On Sunday, about fifty caravans from a convoy of the traveller community (gens du voyage) set up on the Champ de Foire in Poncins, France. The caravans occupied the entire square.
In Ardèche, 80 caravans of travelers have set up at the Plaine des sports stadium in Guilherand-Granges. This is not the first illegal occupation of this site in recent years.
On April 26, a head-on collision between a camper van and a car in the tunnel near Cesio (Imperia province) left the 69-year-old camper driver dead and six others injured. Traffic was closed until evening.
A Bolero camper carrying 23 passengers overturned Friday evening in Kullu district. Two victims are in critical condition and were taken to Shimla hospital. The driver is accused of speeding and losing control.
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