Three killed and car ablaze after head-on crash near Tokyo early Tuesday
A head-on collision between a car and a truck near Tokyo left three occupants dead and the vehicle burning.
Police said the crash occurred around 4:15 a.m. at an intersection close to JR Soga Station in Chiba. The car, driven by a 19-year-old man, is believed to have crossed the center line, colliding with an oncoming truck. The impact ignited the car, and a witness reported the flames. All three passengers in the car died at the scene.
Why it matters
The fatal crash underscores ongoing road safety concerns on busy commuter routes near Tokyo.
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