head-on collision
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The head-on collision exposed the parlous state of the Greek railway network's safety precautions -- despite European Union grants for their modernisation and repeated warnings from unions.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
He died in a head-on collision on Wednesday evening while returning from a funeral in the town of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape province.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023
Lynch was involved in a head-on collision in El Paso on Friday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023
The woman drove into the path of another responding officer, who had to swerve to avoid a head-on collision, police said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023
The minivan swerved back into the right lane, narrowly missing a head-on collision with the sedan.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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