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Five Killed, One Seriously Injured as Minivehicle Overturns on Mie Highway

Police are investigating whether the car was overloaded at the time of the crash.

Overview

  • The vehicle rolled over shortly after midnight on Route 165 in Nabari, with a passerby calling police at about 12:10 a.m.
  • Officers found six occupants outside the car; two men and three women were later pronounced dead, and a male survivor remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
  • Investigators say the crash happened on a slow curve along a stretch with one lane in each direction.
  • Police are examining a possible loss of control on the curve and a collision with a utility pole as contributing factors.
  • Reports differ on the model’s seating capacity, with accounts citing four or five seats, and authorities are working to confirm details and identify the victims.