Key Facts
• July 14, shortly after noon, a bus and truck collided in Tokushima, Japan.
• The accident occurred on the Tokushima Expressway between Tsuchinari and Wakimachi interchanges.
• 2 fatalities: the truck driver and one bus passenger.
• 12 injuries reported, including 5 in critical condition.
• The bus, operated by Iyo Railway Co., was en route from Matsuyama to Kobe.
• Witnesses described a loud explosion sound during the collision.
• The truck reportedly veered into the opposite lane after a tire burst.
• The bus caught fire following the collision.
• Police and fire departments are investigating the cause of the accident.
Summary
A fatal collision between a bus and a truck occurred on July 14 on the Tokushima Expressway in Japan, resulting in 2 deaths and 12 injuries, 5 of which are critical. The bus, operated by Iyo Railway Co., was traveling from Matsuyama to Kobe when the truck, reportedly due to a tire burst, crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on. Witnesses reported a loud explosion, and the bus caught fire. Authorities are investigating the incident.
