Japan’s national highway 16 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture collapses; possibly caused by heavy rains


National Route 16 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, collapsed over four lanes on Wednesday (Sept 4). - Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun

TOKYO: Four lanes of road on National Route 16 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, were found to have collapsed Wednesday (Sept 4) morning.

The road was closed as of 12.30pm Wednesday.

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