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A couple died after their car overturned on an expressway in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Thursday morning.
According to police, the accident occurred at around 5 a.m. on the Kyushu Expressway. NTV reported that police received a call from another driver reporting that a car had overturned and was blocking the two-lane section of expressway.
The man and woman in the overturned car were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead about an hour later.
Police said it appeared that the car may have been trying to overtake another vehicle in the left lane when the driver lost control and the car flipped over.
Traffic was held up for four hours after the accident, police said.
© Japan Today
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Gaijin Dilemma
First of all, condolences to the parents of this totally avoidable tragedy. Although I'm absolutely not surprised nor shocked at this unnecessary loss of lives, due to most foolish driving habits of the younger generation, especially among those who could barely afford a Kei (light vehicle). It's almost criminal how some of these drivers zig-zagging in and out on highway, disregarding their own safety, and also the unfortunate travel companions. I used to live and work in an Asean country where they have rather good infrastructure, but the drivers' mentality and behavior are absolutely abhorring. That country has such high road accident death rates that it's not uncommon that the whole family of 5 or 6 could be wiped out in a single accident. I'm hoping that Japan won't go down this road, and the new drivers can preserve the general excellent mannerism and safety record, probably the best in Asia. (Well, I'm ready for some bashing from the usual group of Japanese haters, go ahead.)
techall
@Gaijin Dilemma: I'm sorry but I don't see where it says they were young?