This is the 740th most frequent Russian word.
происшествия
"Происшествия" means "incidents" or "occurrences."
Used to mean 'incidents' or 'occurrences' in general situations, often undesirable or unexpected.
Происшествия на дороге случаются часто.
Incidents on the road happen often.
Here, 'происшествия' refers to a particular event that stands out, emphasizing its uniqueness.
Вчера мы стали свидетелями необычного происшествия.
Yesterday we witnessed an unusual incident.
In this context, 'происшествия' indicates unfortunate or serious events that are reported as news.