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Last Updated:December 27, 2025, 08:16 IST
A fire erupted at the far end of the 50-car pileup, spreading to more than a dozen vehicles, some of which were completely burned.
Burnt vehicles are seen after a massive crash in snowy weather on an expressway, in Japan's Minakami. (AP)
A massive crash on an expressway in Japan triggered a blaze that killed one person and injured 26 others on late Friday, as the country kicked off its end-of-the-year holiday season. The pileup of at least 50 vehicles began with a collision between two trucks in the Minakami town, according to police.
A 77-year-old woman from Tokyo died, police said. Out of the 26 injured, five were reported to be in serious condition, The Associated Press reported.
This is a developing copy. More details to be added.
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December 27, 2025, 08:16 IST
News world 1 Dead, 26 Injured After Massive 50-Vehicle Pileup On Japan Expressway Triggers Fire | Video
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