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Both drivers killed in head-on collision between 2 trucks in Iwate

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The drivers of two trucks were killed when their vehicles collided head-on in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday morning.

According to police, the accident occurred at around 3 a.m. on National Route 4. Fuji TV quoted police as saying that one truck apparently veered over the center line into the path of the oncoming truck.

The two male drivers, one in his 50s and the other in his 60s, sustained heavy injuries. They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

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at around 3 a.m

I think that "explains" everything...

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Fell asleep while driving no doubt.

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I'm guessing there will be no investigation into the working conditions of the drivers...

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I wonder if they will sue the family of the truck driver that did NOT cross the center line if he didn't honk... just saying.

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I wonder if they will sue the family of the truck driver that did NOT cross the center line if he didn't honk

It's already in the bag.

RIP

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at around 3 a.m

Yes, it represents the whole story of this head-on car crash in the wee hours. RIP.

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Saddened by news. Pray relief for family of drivers.

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