Key Facts
• July 22: Accident occurred on Hamada Expressway in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture.
• Two medium-sized trucks involved; one overturned after a front-right tire burst.
• Collision happened at 8:30 a.m. near Asahi Town, Shimane Prefecture.
• Six people injured: one man (31) sustained serious leg injuries.
• Other injuries: truck driver and four passengers suffered minor injuries.
• Hamada Expressway closed for three hours; reopened after noon.
• Police investigating the cause of the tire burst and collision.
Summary
On July 22, a serious accident occurred on the Hamada Expressway in Shimane Prefecture, involving two medium-sized trucks. The incident began when the front-right tire of a truck traveling toward Hamada City burst, causing the vehicle to overturn and collide with a wire rope in the road’s center. A second truck following behind collided with the overturned vehicle. Six individuals were injured, including a 31-year-old man who sustained serious leg injuries, while the other five suffered minor injuries. The expressway was closed for approximately three hours but reopened after noon. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
