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2024-11-07 23:22:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's policy to raise the salary surcharge across the board to improve the treatment of teachers is a focus of attention in the compilation of the next fiscal year's budget. In response, the Ministry of Finance is calling for a system of gradual increases in line with work style reforms, and full-scale discussions are expected to begin.
2024-11-07 23:17:00
In response to a series of accidents across the country, including the death of a man who was crushed by a falling ginkgo tree branch in Hino City, Tokyo, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to conduct its first survey of trees in parks across the country to examine accident occurrences and inspection status.
2024-11-07 21:59:00
Prince and Princess Akishino visited an exhibition of valuable art and craft items from the Ottoman Empire, which is being held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkey.
2024-11-07 21:38:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency was investigating whether a tsunami would be caused by the massive eruption that occurred at a volcano in Indonesia just after noon on the 7th, but announced at 9:30 p.m. that "there will be no tsunami impact on Japan."
2024-11-07 21:22:00
In a lawsuit filed by the mayor of Kusatsu Town in Gunma Prefecture, claiming that his reputation was defamed by e-books and other materials based on false testimony by a former town council member, the Tokyo High Court ruled in favor of the former council member, finding the testimony to be a lie, following the first trial, and ordered the former council member to pay 1.65 million yen in damages.
2024-11-07 20:49:00
Regarding research into creating cells similar to fertilized eggs from human iPS cells, a national expert committee has compiled a report stating that experiments in which the cells are transplanted into the uteruses of humans or animals and then grown there are ethically unacceptable, and that certain regulations are necessary.
2024-11-07 20:47:00
In a case where 29 people believed to be a Sendai-based fraud group were arrested for sending false e-mails and defrauding people of cash, it was revealed through interviews with the police that the group is believed to have been sending the e-mails 24 hours a day in two shifts. The police believe that the damage caused by this group amounts to approximately 7 billion yen, and are working to clarify the situation.
2024-11-07 20:45:00
On the 7th, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that it had completed the first trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was hit by an accident. The removal of the nuclear fuel debris, estimated to be a total of 880 tons, was said to be the "biggest challenge" in completing the decommissioning process, and although only a few grams were removed this time, TEPCO said that the data obtained from future analysis will be essential in considering a full-scale removal method, and 13 and a half years after the accident, the decommissioning process will enter a new phase.
2024-11-07 20:03:00
On the 7th, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that it had completed the first trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was hit by an accident. The removal of the nuclear fuel debris, estimated to be a total of 880 tons, was said to be the "biggest challenge" in completing the decommissioning process, and although only a few grams were removed this time, TEPCO said that the data obtained from future analysis will be essential in considering a full-scale removal method, and 13 and a half years after the accident, the decommissioning process will enter a new phase.
2024-11-07 20:02:00
An investigation by the Board of Audit has found that a major advertising firm that handled the secretariat work for the government's electricity and gas subsidy program as a measure to combat rising prices outsourced or subcontracted much of the work to subsidiaries and other entities, but did not provide the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, which has jurisdiction over the program, with the necessary explanations for the reasons given, and no records of how the government approved the outsourcing.
2024-11-07 19:59:00
The first three-way conference between the court, the defense team, and the prosecution in preparation for a retrial for Maekawa Shoji, who is serving time in prison for murder in the case of the murder of a junior high school girl in Fukui City 38 years ago, will be held on December 11th at the Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court.
2024-11-07 19:46:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Fukuoka indicated his intention to consider including measures to improve the treatment of people working in the medical, nursing care and welfare fields, where labor shortages are a problem, in the government's new economic measures.
2024-11-07 19:35:00
In a case where an elementary school girl was seriously injured after being stabbed with a knife in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture 18 years ago, police arrested a 45-year-old suspect who was serving time in prison for killing another elementary school student on suspicion of attempted murder. During questioning after his arrest, he said that while "there is no doubt that I stabbed the girl with a knife," he also said that "I did not intend to kill her."
2024-11-07 19:33:00
Nissan Motor's interim financial results for the period from April to September this year showed a significant drop of over 90% in both operating profit and final profit due to sluggish sales in its main US market. In order to turn things around, the company has announced a plan to cut its global production capacity by 20% and lay off 9,000 employees.
2024-11-07 18:57:00
A large volcano erupted in Indonesia just after noon on the 7th. In the past, large eruptions overseas have been accompanied by tsunamis, but according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, as of 6pm, no significant changes in tide levels have been observed at observation points in Japan or overseas.
2024-11-07 18:56:00
The 7th is the beginning of winter. Due to a strong cold front, the morning was the coldest of the season in many areas. Temperatures are expected to drop again in the morning of the 8th, so please be careful to manage your health.
2024-11-07 18:55:00
A branch of a famous ginkgo tree lined with trees was found broken at the Meiji Shrine Gaien in Tokyo, where redevelopment work is underway. According to the redevelopment company, there is no connection to the work, and the metropolitan government is currently investigating the exact cause.
2024-11-07 18:52:00
Nissan Motor's interim financial results for the period from April to September this year showed a significant drop of over 90% in both operating profit and final profit due to sluggish sales in its main US market. In order to turn things around, the company has announced a plan to cut its global production capacity by 20% and lay off 9,000 employees.
2024-11-07 18:48:00
It has been discovered that the city's own academic achievement test for third-year junior high school students in Saitama City, scheduled for the 6th, was suddenly canceled due to concerns that the questions had been leaked. The city's Junior High School Principals' Association, which is hosting the test, is investigating the cause and considering future measures.
2024-11-07 18:39:00
Amid a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area in which people who applied for illegal part-time jobs are the perpetrators, the Saitama Prefectural Police conducted an awareness campaign across the prefecture on the 7th, calling on people not to take part in illegal part-time jobs.
2024-11-07 18:36:00
On the 7th, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that it had completed the first trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was hit by an accident. The removal of the nuclear fuel debris, estimated to be a total of 880 tons, was said to be the "biggest challenge" in completing the decommissioning process, and although only a few grams were removed this time, TEPCO said that the data obtained from future analysis will be essential in considering a full-scale removal method, and 13 and a half years after the accident, the decommissioning process will enter a new phase.
2024-11-07 18:25:00
A 38-year-old police inspector from the Otsuka Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department was arrested in September this year for allegedly touching a woman's body on the street in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture. When questioned, he denied the charges, saying he "doesn't remember."
2024-11-07 18:20:00
The 7th is the beginning of winter. Due to the influence of the winter pressure pattern, northerly winds have strengthened, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that "the first cold wind of the season has blown in Tokyo." In addition, the morning of the 7th was the coldest of the season in many areas. Experts are urging people to be careful of "heat shock" as the cold weather begins to get serious.
2024-11-07 18:18:00
Last month, water and air bubbles appeared in the garden of a house in Machida City, Tokyo, where construction of an underground tunnel for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen is underway, and JR Central has suspended construction using excavators. JR has commented that it will "check whether there is a causal relationship with the construction."
2024-11-07 18:15:00
Of the series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, a 29-year-old suspect arrested in a case in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, has stated that "the person who gave me instructions told me to 'use a brick at the entrance to break the window and get in,'" according to an interview with an investigator. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that the person who gave instructions had some sort of prior knowledge of the situation at the scene, such as by scouting the area in advance.
2024-11-07 18:08:00
On November 15th, the 47th anniversary of Megumi Yokota's abduction by North Korea as a first-year junior high school student, Megumi's mother, Sakie Yokota, attended a rally held in Tokyo on the 7th and once again pledged to rescue victims.
2024-11-07 17:55:00
Three suspects, including a 42-year-old man, were arrested for allegedly using members they had recruited as "illegal part-timers" on an internet bulletin board to defraud a woman in her 60s of 16 million yen in cash. The woman was forced to send a total of 130 million yen by courier, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-11-07 17:52:00
As the number of consultations regarding child abuse to child consultation centers increases, the Agency for Children and Families has begun a survey of child consultation centers across the country to determine the current support system in place, in order to promote appropriate care for children who have suffered the emotional trauma caused by abuse.
2024-11-07 17:26:00
The 23-year-old defendant was charged with robbery resulting in death and other offences for his involvement in six of the crimes, including one in which a 90-year-old woman died in Komae City, Tokyo last year, which was part of a series of widespread robberies perpetrated by a mastermind calling himself "Luffy" and others. The Tachikawa branch of the Tokyo District Court sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment, as requested, stating that "among those who perpetrated the crimes, the defendant's responsibility is by far the heaviest, and his role in the series of crimes was considerable."
2024-11-07 17:12:00
Nissan Motor announced that its entire group's interim financial results for the period from April to September this year showed a 90.2% decrease in operating profit compared to the same period last year, to 32.9 billion yen, due to continued sluggish sales in its main US market. As a result, Nissan has announced a policy to cut its global production capacity by 20% and lay off 9,000 employees in order to turn its business around. In addition, it has said it will sell up to 10% of the 34% of shares held by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to Mitsubishi Motors. In order to clarify management responsibility due to the continued poor performance, President Uchida Makoto has announced that he will voluntarily give up 50% of his executive compensation starting this month.
2024-11-07 16:58:00
On the 7th, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that it had completed the first trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was hit by an accident. The removal of the nuclear fuel debris, estimated to be a total of 880 tons, was said to be the "biggest challenge" in completing the decommissioning process, and although only a few grams were removed this time, TEPCO said that the data obtained from future analysis will be essential in considering a full-scale removal method, and 13 and a half years after the accident, the decommissioning process will enter a new phase.
2024-11-07 16:55:00
As the number of people taking part in "illegal part-time jobs" in which they commit robberies and other crimes continues to grow, it has been found that there have been several cases in Iwate Prefecture in which people who had applied for illegal part-time jobs have contacted the police, and the police have begun to protect the individuals and their families.
2024-11-07 16:06:00
In an effort to prevent disasters caused by earthworks, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government worked with police to patrol areas where dangerous earthworks were likely to take place.
2024-11-07 15:56:00
The president and others of a Tokyo-based holding company were arrested on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for allegedly selling unregistered shares under the pretense of "high dividends from mining operations in the Congo, Africa." The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, alleging that the president and others illegally collected more than 200 million yen in just over a year, as there appears to have been no actual business in Africa.
2024-11-07 15:39:00
Following the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, organizers of the House of Representatives election held in October conducted baggage inspections at various venues where knives and other dangerous items were found in approximately 30 cases, according to a National Police Agency report. Most of the items were for work or other reasons, and were temporarily taken into custody, and the National Police Agency will continue to encourage cooperation with baggage inspections.
2024-11-07 15:26:00
A large volcano erupted in Indonesia just after noon on the 7th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating whether there will be a tsunami caused by the eruption and how it will affect Japan.
2024-11-07 15:08:00
In an effort to strengthen disaster prevention measures in the Tama region, the Tokyo Fire Department established a new "command team" in Tachikawa City that will act as a command center in the event of a large-scale disaster, and began operations at the end of last month.
2024-11-07 14:58:00
Defense Minister Nakatani attended a welcoming ceremony for South Korean naval vessels at the Yokosuka Base of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces in Kanagawa Prefecture, and emphasized the importance of defense cooperation between Japan and South Korea amid a series of ballistic missile launches by North Korea.
2024-11-07 14:56:00
Regarding the government's new economic measures, the National Governors' Association expressed concern that revising the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" called for by the Democratic Party for the People could result in a decrease in revenue for local governments, and called on the government to give it careful consideration.
2024-11-07 14:37:00
A large volcano erupted in Indonesia just after noon on the 7th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating whether there will be a tsunami caused by the eruption and how it will affect Japan.
2024-11-07 14:21:00
On the 7th, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that it had completed the first trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was hit by an accident. The removal of the nuclear fuel debris, estimated to be a total of 880 tons, was said to be the "biggest challenge" in completing the decommissioning process, and although only a few grams were removed this time, TEPCO said that the data obtained from future analysis will be essential in considering a full-scale removal method, and 13 and a half years after the accident, the decommissioning process will enter a new phase.
2024-11-07 13:50:00
A large volcano erupted in Indonesia just after noon on the 7th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating whether there will be a tsunami caused by the eruption and how it will affect Japan.
2024-11-07 13:38:00
At a winery in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, bottling of new wine made from grapes harvested this season has begun.
2024-11-07 13:34:00
Investigators have learned that a 70-year-old truck driver who has been charged with dangerous driving resulting in death or injury in connection with an accident in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, in which a truck crashed into a passenger car in May this year, killing a family of three, has admitted to drinking alcohol before driving.
2024-11-07 13:29:00
On the early morning of the 7th, on the grounds of a house in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, a police officer warned an office worker who had attacked him with a metal bat, then fired two shots from a handgun and arrested him on suspicion of obstruction of justice. The office worker sustained serious injuries to his legs and arms, but his life is not in danger. The police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-11-07 13:18:00
On the 7th, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that it had completed the first trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was hit by an accident. The removal of the nuclear fuel debris, estimated to be a total of 880 tons, was said to be the "biggest challenge" in completing the decommissioning process, and although only a few grams were removed this time, TEPCO said that the data obtained from future analysis will be essential in considering a full-scale removal method, and 13 and a half years after the accident, the decommissioning process will enter a new phase.
2024-11-07 13:17:00
Princess Akiko of Mikasa departed from Haneda Airport on the morning of the 7th to visit the United Kingdom and France to attend an international conference.
2024-11-07 13:15:00
A 27-year-old Vietnamese suspect was arrested for allegedly purchasing approximately 3 million yen worth of e-cigarette sticks using a smartphone payment account created with someone else's credit card information. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating, suspecting that a group of Vietnamese people, including the suspect, repeatedly purchased and resold the products in a similar manner, making more than 40 million yen.
2024-11-07 13:14:00
The 7th is the beginning of winter. Due to a strong cold front, the morning of the 7th was the coldest of the season in many areas. It is snowing in some areas of northern Japan, so please be careful when driving, such as by using winter tires.
2024-11-07 12:57:00
In an unsolved case where an elementary school girl was stabbed and seriously injured 18 years ago in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, police have arrested a 45-year-old suspect who was serving time in prison for killing another elementary school girl on suspicion of attempted murder. According to investigators, the suspect also admitted to involvement in the murder of an elementary school girl in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture the following year, and police will be investigating the details of the two incidents in the future.
2024-11-07 12:54:00
In connection with an accident three years ago in the underground parking lot of an apartment building in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, in which a malfunction of fire extinguishing equipment caused a carbon dioxide leak, killing four workers, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department plans to refer the case to the prosecutor's office on the afternoon of the 7th on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and injury, accusing the site manager of neglecting safety management.
2024-11-07 12:27:00
In a case where a salesman at Nomura Securities, a major securities firm, was arrested for giving a couple who were clients living in Hiroshima City drugs that have sleep-inducing effects, setting fire to their house and stealing their cash, it has been newly revealed through interviews with investigators that he may have approached the couple about investing in the business and had them prepare a large amount of cash beforehand. Police are investigating the case as a possible abuse of the trust placed in them by the clients.
2024-11-07 12:24:00
The Nagoya District Court handed down a three-year suspended prison sentence to a former host who was charged with violating the Organized Crime Punishment Act and other crimes for accepting money from the defendant, who called herself "Riri-chan, the Get-It Girl" on social media, knowing that it was fraudulent money.
2024-11-07 12:15:00
A broken branch was found on a famous ginkgo tree-lined street in the outer gardens of Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, where redevelopment work is underway. The branch does not appear to have died or rotted, so the metropolitan government is investigating the cause.
2024-11-07 12:11:00
A 27-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly defrauding a man he met on a dating app of 340,000 yen in cash by lying to him and saying things like, "My salary was stolen, and I can't pay for my child's daycare." The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that he may have used the same method to defraud about 90 men out of more than 100 million yen.
2024-11-07 12:09:00
The 7th is the beginning of winter. In Hokkaido, snow has been falling intermittently since the night of the 6th, and in Sapporo, it was the first snowfall of the season. Snow is expected to continue through the night of the 7th, so please be careful of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic.
2024-11-07 12:01:00
Due to the winter pressure pattern, northerly winds strengthened in the Kinki region on the 7th, and the Meteorological Agency announced that "the first cold wind of the year, 'Kogarashi', blew in the Kinki region."
2024-11-07 12:00:00
As part of the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from Unit 2 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced at around 9:00 a.m. on the 7th that it had begun the final step of storing a small amount of nuclear fuel debris into a special container in preparation for the completion of the removal.
2024-11-07 11:44:00
The manager of a relaxation shop in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a female customer under the guise of a massage and then filming the act. He is said to be denying the charges.
2024-11-07 11:03:00
Police have arrested a 45-year-old inmate serving time for the murder of another elementary school girl in Okayama Prefecture on suspicion of attempted murder in an unsolved case where an elementary school girl was stabbed and seriously injured 18 years ago in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. According to investigators, the inmate also admitted to involvement in the murder of an elementary school girl in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture the following year, and police will be investigating the details of the two incidents in the future.
2024-11-07 10:47:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revealed that the construction cost of one of the world's largest fountains, which is scheduled to be built next year at Odaiba Marine Park in Minato Ward, is expected to exceed 2.6 billion yen.
2024-11-07 10:30:00
The first snow was observed on Mount Fuji on the morning of the 7th. This was more than a month later than average, and the latest since statistics began being kept 130 years ago.
2024-11-07 10:17:00
As part of the trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced at around 9:00 a.m. on the 7th that it had begun the final step of storing a small amount of nuclear fuel debris in a special container toward completion of the removal. The removal of nuclear fuel debris is said to be "the biggest challenge in decommissioning the plant," and if it is actually removed, it will be the first time in 13 and a half years since the nuclear accident.
2024-11-07 08:54:00
Although the total amount of cash wages per worker in September of this year increased by 2.8% compared to the same month last year, wage growth has not kept up with rising prices, and real wages have declined for two consecutive months.
2024-11-07 08:22:00
ABC TV reported that former Republican President Trump has been declared the winner of the US presidential election. We will report in detail on the reaction of Japanese companies, currency movements, and reactions from other countries.
2024-11-07 08:16:00
At around 7:55 a.m., an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 2 was observed in Tokyo. This earthquake may cause some changes in the tide levels along the coast of Japan, but there is no need to worry about damage. The seismic intensity in various parts of the Kanto region was 2 in Tokyo and Hahajima in the Ogasawara Islands. The epicenter was off the coast of Iwo Jima, with a depth of 10 kilometers. The magnitude of the earthquake, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 6.3.
2024-11-07 08:08:00
According to JR East, services on the JR Tokaido Line were suspended on the outbound line between Odawara Station and Atami Station due to a track failure, but resumed around 8:00 a.m.
2024-11-07 08:02:00
ABC TV reported that former Republican President Trump has been declared the winner of the US presidential election. We will report in detail on the reaction of Japanese companies, currency movements, and reactions from other countries.
2024-11-07 07:40:00
The first snow was observed on Mount Fuji on the morning of the 7th. This was more than a month later than average, and the latest since statistics began being kept 130 years ago.
2024-11-07 06:58:00
According to vital statistics from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of children born in the first half of this year, from January to June, was approximately 330,000, a decrease of more than 22,000 compared to the same period last year, and the first time that the number has been declining at a rate below 700,000 per year since statistics began being kept.
2024-11-07 06:54:00
According to JR East, JR Tokaido Line has suspended operations on the outbound line between Odawara Station in Kanagawa Prefecture and Atami Station in Shizuoka Prefecture due to the need for track inspection. Operations are expected to resume around 7:40 a.m.
2024-11-07 05:52:00
In order to resolve the labor shortage of truck drivers, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will strengthen its investigations of shippers and prime contractors from this month. The ministry plans to monitor whether they are making unreasonable demands on drivers, who are in a weaker position, and to take corrective action.
2024-11-07 05:50:00
Police plan to arrest a 45-year-old inmate serving time for the murder of another elementary school girl in Okayama Prefecture on suspicion of attempted murder as early as the 7th in relation to the unsolved case in which an elementary school girl was stabbed and seriously injured in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture 18 years ago. According to investigators, the inmate has also admitted to involvement in the murder of an elementary school girl in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture the following year, and police will be investigating the details of the two incidents in the future.
2024-11-07 05:49:00
With slander against athletes becoming a problem, a symposium was held to discuss mental health together with athletes, who shared their own experiences of dealing with slander and pressure.
2024-11-07 05:28:00
The president and others of a Tokyo-based holding company were arrested on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for allegedly selling unregistered shares under the pretense of "high dividends from mining projects in the Congo, Africa." The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, alleging that the president and others illegally collected more than 200 million yen in just over a year, as there appears to have been no actual business in Africa.
2024-11-07 05:08:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is expected to complete the first test removal of nuclear fuel debris since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident on the 7th. Removing nuclear fuel debris is said to be the "biggest challenge in decommissioning," and although only a few grams are expected to be removed this time, TEPCO says it is essential to considering a full-scale removal method, and attention is focused on whether it will be able to move decommissioning to a new stage.
2024-11-07 04:32:00
At Miyazaki Airport, where an unexploded bomb exploded last month, investigations were conducted around the explosion site to see if any other unexploded bombs were buried there, but from the evening of the 6th, an investigation was launched that greatly expanded the area of ββthe area.
2024-11-07 04:05:00
ABC TV reported that former Republican President Trump has been declared the winner of the US presidential election. We will report in detail on the reaction of Japanese companies, currency movements, and reactions from other countries.
2024-11-07 02:16:00
On the night of the 6th, a car collided with a motorcycle on a prefectural road in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, killing two men believed to be university students on the motorcycle. Police arrested the driver of the car on the spot and are investigating the details of the accident.
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