Key Facts
• At 5:00 AM, a truck veered into the opposite lane and hit a building.
• The incident occurred on Kawagoe Road in Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture.
• The truck collided with two cars and caused a motorcycle to fall, injuring the rider.
• The truck crashed into a furniture store, damaging shelves, windows, and products.
• Affected family reported structural damage, including three broken pillars.
• The driver, a 58-year-old man, sustained serious injuries; three others had minor injuries.
• Experts suggest a tire issue may have caused the truck to lose control.
• Police are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
Summary
A large truck caused significant damage in a crash on Kawagoe Road, Saitama Prefecture, early in the morning. The vehicle crossed the median, hitting two cars and a motorcycle before crashing into a furniture store. The impact caused extensive damage to the store, including broken shelves, shattered glass, and structural harm. The driver suffered serious injuries, while three others sustained minor injuries. Experts speculate a tire malfunction may have led to the accident. Police are conducting further investigations to determine the cause. The store’s family expressed uncertainty about reopening due to the extensive damage.
