Two dead in 50-vehicle pile up on Japan highway
Summary
A chain-reaction crash involving over 50 vehicles occurred on a highway in central Japan, resulting in two deaths and 26 injuries. The accident was triggered by a collision between two trucks and worsened by icy road conditions due to a snowstorm. Authorities are investigating road damage caused by the accident, and part of the highway remains closed.Key Facts
- The pile-up took place on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Gunma prefecture.
- Two people died, including a 77-year-old woman from Tokyo.
- A crash between two trucks caused a chain reaction that set at least 10 vehicles on fire.
- There were 26 injuries reported: 5 serious and 21 minor.
- The accident occurred during a snowstorm, and icy roads likely contributed.
- It took about seven and a half hours for emergency services to put out the fire.
- A section of the highway remains closed, with work ongoing to clear vehicles.
- Nexco, the road operator, is checking for damage from the fire and advises against using the highway.
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