At least four people injured in road accidents due to snowfall in Japan

At least four people were injured in road accidents in Japan as a result of abnormal snowfall. This was reported on February 5 by HNK World broadcasting company.

"According to the Gifu Prefectural Police Headquarters, as of the morning of February 5, there have been 83 traffic accidents caused by snowfall and icy roads in Gifu Prefecture. Three people have been confirmed to have been injured in the accidents," the TV station reported.

At the same time, another accident was reported near Kitakyushu city. As a result of a collision between a truck and two passenger cars, one person was injured.

According to the driver of the truck, he failed to cope with the control due to snow and ice on the road. It is specified that police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

Due to the record snowfall, traffic is expected to be halted on some bus and train routes in Hokkaido, as well as in Tohoku, Hokuriku "and other regions."

In addition, Ehime Prefecture has recorded several cases of injuries related to pedestrians falling on icy sidewalks.

"Police urge people to refrain from going out on the street unless absolutely necessary, and if it is still necessary to drive, it is always a good idea to use winter tires, check road conditions and weather, drive at a safe speed and keep a sufficient distance between vehicles," HNK cited police recommendations.

Before that, on January 28, a large fire broke out in the Japanese city of Osaka in a warehouse next to a school. Burning spread to 500 square meters. meters. 56 fire trucks and helicopters were involved in extinguishing the fire. No one was injured as a result of the fire.