One injured after RV catches fire in Oscar Scherer State Park
On Friday, an RV caught fire in Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Florida. One person was injured and taken to a hospital. Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the incident.
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Three hospitalized after head-on crash between car and camper van in Deux-Sèvres
On July 17, 2026, at around 3:30 p.m., a car and a camper van collided head-on on the D59 road between Parthenay and Vasles, near La Copinière in Saurais. All three occupants sustained multiple injuries and were taken to hospitals: the 17-year-old car driver to Parthenay, and the two camper van occupants, a 70-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, to the Nord-Deux-Sèvres hospital in Faye-l’Abbesse. Traffic was diverted while the vehicles were recovered.
20-year-old camper rescued by helicopter from nature reserve in Altenahr
Rescuers used a helicopter on Thursday morning to evacuate a 20-year-old man who had been illegally camping in the Langfigtal nature reserve in Altenahr. He fell ill and was too weak to walk the 1.5 km to an ambulance due to the terrain, which had been heavily damaged by the 2021 flood. A rescue helicopter with a winch arrived 45 minutes later, lowered a doctor, and then flew the man to a hospital. The local administration warned that wild camping in protected areas is prohibited and carries significant risks.
Woman watches her car get hit by another driver in Gamleby
On Wednesday afternoon in Gamleby, a woman saw her parked car being reversed into by another vehicle, believed to be a motorhome. The motorhome driver did not stop and left the scene. The woman is unsure whether the driver noticed the collision. Police have filed a report; the woman's car sustained a dent.
Motorhome Appears to Lose Brakes on Teton Pass, Motorist Captures Video
A motorhome appeared to lose its brakes while descending Teton Pass in Wyoming on Wednesday, July 16, speeding downhill and weaving through traffic before stopping safely. No injuries were reported. The incident was recorded by Jeff Bernhard, who was driving from Victor, Idaho, to Jackson. The Wyoming Highway Patrol has been asked whether the driver experienced a mechanical failure. The event follows a fatal crash on the same pass a week earlier, when a dump truck without brakes killed two people.
Man not in life-threatening condition after head-on collision with motorhome
A head-on collision between a car and a motorhome occurred Thursday on Gl. Århusvej between Hovedgård and Grumstrup in Southeast Jutland. The 23-year-old male driver of the car was seriously injured but is not in life-threatening condition, police said. Preliminary investigation suggests the crash was caused by a failed overtaking maneuver. The 60-year-old Finnish driver of the motorhome was unharmed. The road was closed for a period while authorities investigated.
‘Gas station dog’ Poze goes missing during motorhome trip in Argentina
Poze, a dog known as a ‘gas station attendant’ in Campinas, Brazil, disappeared on July 12 in El Bolsón, Patagonia, Argentina. The last AirTag signal from his collar was recorded at 8:01 p.m. The family was traveling in a motorhome and let the dogs out for 10–15 minutes before bed; only three of the four returned. Searches inside the fenced campsite and surrounding area have been unsuccessful, and local residents, police, and firefighters have been alerted. The wooded terrain complicates the search; the family has walked 20–30 km and is organizing a volunteer group.
Family finds blood and human waste in rented caravan in Scotland
A Scottish family said their £550 holiday was ruined after checking into a caravan at Wemyss Bay's Parkdean Resorts, where they found bloodstains, human faeces, dirty underwear and used dog waste bags. Staff promised a deep clean but stains remained; no alternative accommodation was offered, and £60 vouchers were given as compensation.
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Caravan fire in Tervola destroys trailer, damages two vehicles
A caravan caught fire on the premises of a building in Koivu, Tervola, early on July 17. The fire completely destroyed the caravan and damaged two other vehicles. No injuries were reported; the cause of the fire is unknown.
Residents report illegal caravan parking on Risøya in Larvik
In Larvik, Norway, a concerned resident notified the municipality after trailers and caravans began occupying spaces on the outer part of Risøya. According to Østlands-Posten, the issue involves unauthorized camping and parking on public land.
Niland seniors forced from homes after county shuts off RV park power
Imperial County Code Enforcement ordered a total power shutdown at Lark Spa Mobile Home & RV Park in Niland, California, during an extreme heatwave, citing a code violation for an unpermitted electrical repair. The outage has left dozens of low-income seniors and disabled residents without air conditioning, forcing many to abandon their trailers or rely on generators costing up to $75 per day. County officials rejected requests for a temporary variance, and the utility company stated it is not responsible for the outage.
Evacuation advisory issued for Riverside RV Park as flooding hits City Park area
On the evening of July 16, 2026, the Bandera County Sheriff's Office issued an urgent evacuation advisory for residents of Riverside RV Park in Texas. Flooding near Bandera's City Park prompted the warning, with water reported about 40 feet from the rear of the park. Officials urged immediate evacuation if safe and advised against driving through flooded roadways.
Floodwaters sweep through Kerr County RV park, carrying off vehicles
Heavy rain caused flash flooding at Buckhorn Lake Resort in Kerr County, Texas, sweeping away cars, SUVs, and large RVs. A manager confirmed no injuries. Witnesses described a wall of water that also uprooted trees, knocked down fences, and buckled roads within the park.
Man dies after propane explosion in converted bus RV in Ellsworth
Bruce Spencer, 59, of Ellsworth died from burns after a propane explosion in a bus converted into a motorhome. The blast occurred in a cabinet under a propane stove, likely igniting the refrigerator compressor motor.
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German police impound motorhome with no windows
On July 10 in Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, police stopped a motorhome that had no windshield or side windows. The driver said he removed them because of the heat. The vehicle was deemed unsafe, confiscated, and the driver faces multiple charges.
Motorhome owner dies in San Martín de los Andes; his dog found by his side
Gustavo Fuentes, a resident of Esquel, was found dead in his motorhome in downtown San Martín de los Andes. An autopsy determined the cause of death as a heart attack. Inside the vehicle, his six-year-old golden retriever was found, having stayed by his side. The dog had gone without food or water for about three days before being placed with a new family.
Pueblo police use PIT maneuver on RV after kidnapping report
Pueblo, Colorado police arrested John Delira-Alirez on charges including second-degree kidnapping after a pursuit ended with an RV rolling over and catching fire. All occupants, including a child, were evacuated without injuries.
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Man in Boxtel throws smoldering battery from balcony
In Boxtel, Netherlands, a camper battery caught fire while charging in an apartment on Octogoon street. The owner immediately threw the device from his balcony onto the De Korte Loop bicycle path, where it burst into flames. The fire station was about 100 meters away, so firefighters quickly arrived and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.
Powder extinguisher saves motorhome from fire in Norway
A fire broke out in a motorhome parked in Østre Toten municipality, Norway, and was quickly extinguished with a powder extinguisher. Deputy fire chief Lars-Harald Bergheim stressed the importance of having an extinguisher and knowing how to use it.
Accident with caravan and truck on A6 near St. Leon-Rot
A truck rear-ended a caravan on the A6 near St. Leon-Rot, causing extensive damage to three vehicles. According to police, a 29-year-old truck driver, around 1:45 p.m., collided with the caravan of a 73-year-old driver between the Kronau junction and the Walldorf interchange. The caravan was pushed into the towing vehicle, which then hit the guardrail. No injuries were reported. The estimated damage is 40,000 euros.