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Relatives of victims mark 6th anniversary of Sasago tunnel disaster

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Relatives of nine victims who died in the collapse of the Sasago tunnel ceiling in Yamanashi Prefecture on Dec 2,2012, gathered at the site on Sunday to attend a memorial ceremony. Central Nippon Expressway Co (NEXCO) executives and transport ministry representatives also attended the ceremony in Tsuru, Fuji TV…
Relatives of nine victims who died in the collapse of the Sasago tunnel ceiling in Yamanashi Prefecture on Dec 2,2012, gathered at the site on Sunday to attend a memorial ceremony.
Central Nippon Expressway Co (NEXCO) executives and transport ministry representatives also attended the ceremony in Tsuru, Fuji TV reported.
The nine victims were in three vehicles when concrete panels suspended from the roof of the tunnel crashed down and crushed the vehicles, setting several ablaze.

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