UPDATE 6: Massive Pileup in Gunma Pref. Kills 2, Injures 26; Slippery Conditions Believed to Be Cause of Accident
The Japan News • • world
Key Points:
- A massive pileup involving 67 vehicles occurred on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture, resulting in two deaths and 26 injuries, with 20 vehicles catching fire.
- The collision happened near the Minakami Interchange on outbound lanes around 7:25 p.m., triggered by a medium-sized truck skidding and being hit from behind by a large truck.
- The crash caused a chain reaction as oncoming vehicles collided while trying to avoid the initial accident, leading to a widespread fire affecting at least 16 vehicles.
- Among the fatalities, a 77-year-old woman died after hospital transport, and a body was found in a burned-out truck; five injured individuals remain in serious condition.
