近傍

近傍：一体どう使い分ければいいのか？

in a vicinity of
in the vicinity of
(vicinity: the quality or state of being near)
near (close to)
around (in the neighborhood of, close to)
close to

近接
in proximity to

隣接
adjacent to
neighboring
adjoining

当接
abut (terminate at a point of contact)

係合
engage (come into contact or interlock with)

噛合、噛み合い
mesh (to come into or be in working contact with especially by the fitting together of teeth)

係止
lock (to make fast or rigid by the engaging of parts or the action of a restraint especially friction)

嵌合
fit (to insert, apply, or adjust until snugly or correctly in place)

（辞書定義はMerriam-Webster Unabridged）

"The Saudis sought to prevent such calamities by expanding the bridge after more than 360 people died near it in 2006." (INYT, 8SEP2016, page, "Caught in a pilgrimage crush", about Muslim pilgrims killed in a stampede)
この場合in the/a vicinity ofは大袈裟に感じる。aroundだとぐるっと周りのような響き。
near: 近く
in the/a vicinity of:近隣、近傍