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.

Heavy rain fell in the area on Tuesday, and the Chiba National Highway Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is investigating the cause of the road collapse, including the effects of the rain. - The Japan News/ANN

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