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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Clip of truck hitting teen in Indonesia misrepresented as 'Bangladeshi driver resisting extortion'
A graphic video of a person being run over by a truck was filmed in Indonesia, contrary to posts claiming it showed the driver resisting an extortion attempt in Bangladesh. According to Indonesian news reports from July 2021, the teenager had been attempting a dangerous TikTok challenge and died from his injuries. "I salute this patriotic and brave driver for killing even one extortionist. I appeal to all the drivers of the country to raze the extortionists in this way." reads part of the Bengali-language caption of a graphic Facebook video posted on July 4, 2025. Viewed more than 740,000 times, the video appears to show a person standing in the middle of the road attempting to stop an oncoming truck with their hands. The truck, however, does not stop and runs over the individual. The same clip was also shared in similar Facebook posts in Bangladesh, where -- according to a task force formed by the interim government -- extortion is deeply entrenched (archived link). There were nationwide protests on July 11 following the murder of a local scrap trader, reportedly because he refused to pay extortion money (archived link). The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, seen as the election frontrunner in polls scheduled for April 2026, has also started taking steps to weed out members allegedly involved in crimes ranging from extortion to rape and murder (archived here and here). The video circulating online, however, was not filmed in Bangladesh. A reverse image search on Google using keyframes from the falsely shared video led to an Indonesian-language news report that included a still from the clip (archived link). The report by local media organisation Warta Kota, published on July 13, 2021, said the incident involved a teenager who sustained serious injuries and it occurred on RE Martadinata Street, in the North Cikarang district of Bekasi Regency (archived link). A subsequent report by the Pos Kota newspaper on July 14, which also contained a screenshot from the video, said the teenager succumbed to his injuries (archived link). According to news outlet Tempo, the group of teens were doing a TikTok challenge dubbed "the grim reaper prank" (archived link). The report said the group had earlier filmed several similar videos before the deadly incident. Elements visible in the falsely shared video, including lamp posts and roadside plant pots, also correspond to Google Street View imagery of RE Martadinata Street (archived link). AFP has debunked other posts that falsely presented clips as having been filmed in Bangladesh here and here.
Motor 1
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘Currently Waiting for the Cops:' Truck Runs Through Woman's Yard at 55 MPH and Takes Off. Then She Sees Their Milwaukee Tools
A woman recorded the aftermath of a truck that tore through her and her neighbor's yards, leaving several boxes of Milwaukee tools strewn across the ground. Krissy C. (@fattyxgirl) posted a series of TikToks detailing the scary incident. In addition to worrying about the harm that could've possibly come to those in the accident's proximity, she says the wreck also highlighted how stalwart Milwaukee's products are. Truck Yard Wreckage Krissy begins her video by walking through a yard, showing off the damage caused by the runaway driver. Left behind were sets of tools packaged in Milwaukee's distinct red branding. The TikToker can be heard saying off-camera, 'Hey Milwaukee, a truck just went through my yard at about 50 miles an hour.' Next, she pans her lens up off the ground and onto the road. Another large toolbox can be seen resting beside the asphalt. Further along, an additional large storage container, also red in color, rests on the side of the road. As she continues to walk, she commends the build quality of the brand's offerings. 'All their toolboxes, your [expletive] is still surviving,' she says. The TikToker then hones in on a smaller Milwaukee clamshell-style case that's still intact. 'If this ain't the best form of advertisement, I don't know what is. You're welcome. Not a [expletive] mark,' she adds, walking past yet another Milwaukee toolbox as she flips her camera around to show the distance she's traveled in the clip. 'All the way down there, through my fence. Go Milwaukee,' she says, showing off the damage to her property as her clip comes to a close. Milwaukee Crash Updates Krissy also posted several follow-up videos that further delineate the aftermath of the truck crash. In this clip, she shows skid marks left on a driveway, along with tread lines that tore up portions of their lawn. The TikToker also notes that a neighbor's mailbox was damaged in the accident. In another clip , she explained that the person who drove through the yards was a 32-year-old mother. Krissy detailed that her husband ran outside to approach the woman, who the TikToker says was intoxicated behind the wheel at the time. Moreover, she detailed how frightening the incident was, as her daughter and dogs were in the yard prior to the accident. She shuddered to think what could have happened if the woman struck them while they were outdoors. Thankfully, she said that 'everyone is OK,' but it was difficult getting back to sleep after thinking about what injuries her loved ones could've sustained. In yet another TikTok , she shared a photograph of the truck after it careened through the yards. The picture shows a red pickup stalled on an embankment on the side of the road. Krissy appears to have digitally scribbled on a portion of the photograph over the opened driver's side door, presumably to shield the identity of the woman driving the truck. Commenters Respond Several folks who replied to Krissy's video seemingly urged her to keep the Milwaukee tools for herself. 'What tool boxes? We didn't see any tool boxes,' one penned. Another replied, 'Nice of them to drop off your new tools.' One user on the application quipped, 'You lost a fence, but gained a contracting business.' Whereas another joked, 'Well at least [the driver] left the tools to fix it.' Another TikToker speculated that Krissy and her family could keep the tools and resell them. Subsequently, they could get the money from the tools left behind to pay for the construction of a new fence. 'In fairness. those tools resell for more [than] the property damage. God works in mysterious ways,' they wrote. There was one person on the app who urged Krissy to bring up the incident to the county in order to argue for the installation of a guardrail. 'I'd be talking to the county & see if you can get a guardrail installed in yours & your neighbors front [yard],' they said. And from the looks of this user's comment, it seems that there are others who've had to deal with drunk drivers ruining their property: 'We've had our mail box ran over 4 times. 3 doors down we have the party house. My husband finally put a thick metal pole in the ground very deep down with cement. So this time they are just gonna run it down next time. I can not stand drunk drivers! Every single one should be in jail.' Guardrails According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) , guardrails are installed in order to 'lessen the severity of crashes.' These multi-part systems help to prevent or minimize damage to property that rests behind them by slowing down or stopping vehicles that may collide with them. A number of tests are conducted on guardrails to determine their protection efficacy. One assessment involves a side-swipe scenario. If a vehicle were to steer into a guardrail, the apparatus should redirect the car back onto the road. Furthermore, head-on collisions are also tested on guardrails, which are designed to absorb the impact of vehicles. Portions of the rails are designed to bend as a means of capturing this kinetic energy to assist in stopping cars that directly strike them, grill first. The FHA writes that most guardrails are rated for speeds up to 62 miles per hour. Should a vehicle hit one at speeds in excess of this figure, 'the guardrail may not operate optimally,' the organization states. Motor1 has reached out to Krissy via TikTok comment for further information. Now Trending 'We're Not Seeing It:' Woman Takes 2016 Versa to Nissan 5 Days Before Her Warranty's Up. Then the Tech Says Something Shocking 'It Feels So Gross:' Do Car Dealerships Really Have Microphones to Eavesdrop on Customers' Personal Conversations? Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . 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ABC News
5 days ago
- ABC News
Truck driver Adam Ohlmeyer jailed for the manslaughter of Martin Stait
A Queensland truck driver whose load detached and killed a motorist in northern New South Wales has been jailed. Grafton man Martin Stait died after a 30-metre roll of fencing wire came off the back of a passing truck and hit his car, causing him to crash at Swan Creek near Grafton on August 8, 2021. The 35-year-old was driving home from his family's farm with his two young children. Adam Ohlmeyer, 48, from Kingaroy, was working as second driver at the time of the accident and was sitting in the passenger seat of the truck, which had been travelling from its depot in Toowoomba to Grafton. He pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Stait, as well as being an accessory before the fact of dangerous driving occasioning death and driving an unsafely loaded vehicle. Ohlmeyer was sentenced in Grafton District Court on Friday to three years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 13 months. Agreed police facts tendered in court said the truck broke down near Byron Bay and had to be towed to a service station in Ballina. A driver with a prime mover met Ohlmeyer there and the trailer was transferred onto the second truck. According to the facts, CCTV showed the rolls of wire wobbling as the second trailer was attached, but this went unnoticed by Ohlmeyer and he did not check the load again during the changeover. The pair then continued the journey south. Eight rolls of wire came off the truck at Ulmarra, north of the accident site, and the ninth roll, which struck Mr Stait's car, came off the truck about 10 kilometres down the road. Ohlmeyer was not aware the load was gone until he arrived in South Grafton, the facts said. Judge James Bennett said Ohlmeyer had failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the load was secure. "The rolls of wire were grossly inadequately secured, which should have been obvious to the offender," he said. During sentencing the court heard Ohlmeyer felt shame and deep regret and had suffered panic attacks, depression and PTSD since the incident. The court heard Mr Stait was the heart of his family, the one everyone called for advice, help, or just for a chat. He loved his family, fossicking for gemstones and fishing, which often resulted in a "happy dance" whenever he made a good catch. Ohlmeyer cried as he sat in the dock to hear the victim impact statements of seven of Mr Stait's family members. Mr Stait's wife, Ni Komang Muliastuti, described herself as "a butterfly who has lost its wings" and said she had considered taking her own life. "It felt like the only way to escape the pain," she said. Mr Stait's sister, Jennifer, addressed Ohlmeyer directly. "I acknowledge you have taken account for your actions but I do not forgive you," she said. Mr Stait's brother Troy told the court he had tried to be brave for his family but inside he was "torn a part". He said he had become depressed and started drinking, had lost his business and separated from his wife. "It's like walking uphill in quicksand," he said. Outside court Troy said the sentence adequately reflected Ohlmeyer's role in his brother's death. Three other men have pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the incident. Their cases due to go to trial in April.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TRAFFIC ALERT: Truck with camper crashes over I-95 bridge at Duval/Nassau line
A truck pulling a camper flipped over the bridge near Mile Marker 370 on Interstate 95 at the Duval/Nassau County line causing a massive scene. It's unclear early what the extent of injuries are, but authorities advised that all southbound lines will be shut down for undetermined amount of time. The Nassau County Sheriff'f Office said to expect significant delays. It happened around 1 p.m. July 9 but the circumstances weren't available as Nassau and Duval law enforcement and fire-rescue work with the Florida Highway Patrol at the scene. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Truck with camper crashes over I-95 bridge at Duval/Nassau line
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Man arrested after truck tumbles into Lachine Canal
A truck carrying three people tumbled into the Lachine Canal on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Cosmo Santamaria/CTV News) A 33-year-old man has been arrested after the truck he was driving, with two others inside, tumbled into the Lachine Canal on Tuesday night. Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 8:45 p.m. about the incident near Mill and Riverside streets, not far from the Farine Five Roses building. The driver and the two passengers, aged 21 and 29, were able to get out of the vehicle on their own. There were no reported injuries. 'The driver failed the breathalyzer and was arrested for driving while impaired by alcohol, and also for dangerous driving,' said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police, noting that speed was also a factor. She adds the driver was released with a summons to appear at the Montreal municipal courthouse on Oct. 7.
