Two dead after microbus collision in Nagoya
A microbus struck two pedestrians at an intersection in Nagoya on the evening of May 29, resulting in the deaths of a man and a woman in their thirties.
Two people have died following a traffic collision in Nagoya, Japan, after a microbus struck pedestrians at an intersection in Minami Ward. The incident occurred on the evening of May 29, 2026, according to initial reports from NHK News Japan.
The victims have been identified as a man and a woman, both described as being in their thirties. Authorities confirmed that both individuals died as a result of the impact.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officers are questioning the elderly male driver of the microbus to determine the specific details of the accident and establish the cause of the collision.
The precise time of the incident is recorded only as evening, with no exact hour provided in the initial police statements. The location is confirmed as an intersection within Minami Ward, though specific street details have not been released.
As the investigation continues, authorities are focused on ascertaining the sequence of events that led to the fatalities. Further updates regarding the driver’s condition or the specific cause of the accident are expected as police proceedings advance.
