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Terowongan Sasago yang runtuh di Jepang (REUTERS/Kyodo)
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VIVAnews - Victim killed in tunnel collapse incident in west Tokyo rose to nine people. They are found in a wrecked car struck the concrete and burned out.
CNN reported, five of whom were victims in a wagon which crushed concrete crushed. While other victims were found inside a burning car and truck. Eight victims in charred condition.
Sasago tunnel located in Chuo highway, Yamanishi prefecture, was still closed on Monday morning, December 3rd, 2012. According to the firefighters, concrete roof collapsed tunnel reaches 50-60 meters long and 20 centimeters thick. Weighing estimated weight tons.
Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble had to be extra careful the ruins of aftershocks. Efforts still underway although officials estimate there are no more casualties in the 4.7-kilometer long tunnel.
The company that operates the tunnel, Central Nippon Expressway Company said they conducted once a year, a thorough inspection is done every five years.
The toll road is a thoroughfare Chiyoda between Tokyo and several places, including Mount Fuji. Estimated, this time the incident would lead to the closure of roads in some places, resulting in congestion.
Until now, the cause of the collapse is unknown tunnel. Not yet known when it will reopen the tunnel. (eh)
