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2 killed after car crashes into highway divider in Yokohama

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A man and a woman were killed after their car crashed into a highway central divider in Yokohama on Sunday afternoon.

According to police, the accident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. in Hodogaya Ward. NTV quoted police as saying the accident occurred as the car was attempting to pass another vehicle.

The driver of the car, Sho Ichimura, 23, and Hinako Kobayashi, 19, who was in the front passenger seat, were rushed to the hospital where they were both confirmed dead on arrival.

Police said visibility on the road was good, and that the road curved slightly to the left.

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wow seems to be quite a few of deadly accidents lately especially involving large trucks

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the road curved slightly to the left

unlike the driver, alas

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