Key Facts
• November 7, 2025: Collision occurred on the Joetsu Expressway in Saku City, Nagano.
• Involved vehicles: A large truck and a passenger car.
• Time of accident: Around 11:30 AM.
• Cause: Both vehicles changed lanes, colliding on their sides.
• Aftermath: Passenger car caught fire and was completely burned.
• Injuries: 78-year-old male driver of the car sustained minor injuries.
• Truck driver: 31-year-old male from Tottori Prefecture, uninjured.
• Road impact: Traffic halted for approximately 1.5 hours near the site.
• Investigation: Police are examining the cause of the accident.
Summary
On November 7, 2025, a collision between a large truck and a passenger car occurred on the Joetsu Expressway in Saku City, Nagano. The accident happened around 11:30 AM when both vehicles attempted to change lanes, resulting in a side collision. The passenger car caught fire and was completely burned. The 78-year-old male driver of the car sustained minor injuries, while the 31-year-old truck driver from Tottori Prefecture was unharmed. The accident caused a traffic halt lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident.
