On the night of the 10th, a car overturned on the Tokai Kanjo Expressway in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Four people, a man and a woman, were taken to the hospital. Among them, a 30-year-old woman, believed to be the driver, died.
According to police, shortly before 7:00 PM on the 10th, a man witnessed the incident near the “Seto Akazu IC” on the outer loop of the Tokai Kanjo Expressway in Hasaguchi-cho, Seto City, and called 110 to report, “A dark-colored passenger car has overturned, and there are unconscious people.”
When police rushed to the scene, they found four people, a man and a woman believed to be in their 30s to 40s, injured in the vehicle. They were transported to the hospital.
Among them, a 30-year-old female facility worker from Toyohashi City, believed to be the driver, was in critical condition and unconscious. Her death was confirmed approximately seven hours later.
The other three people sustained serious and minor injuries, but their lives are not in danger.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident in detail.
Due to the accident, the section from “Seto Shinano IC” to “Seto Akazu IC” was closed to traffic from 7:20 PM on the 10th. The closure was lifted at 11:20 PM.
Tokai Kanjo Expressway
The Tokai Kanjō Expressway is a major toll road in Japan that forms a loop around the Nagoya metropolitan area in the Chūbu region. Opened in stages between 1973 and 2002, it was constructed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity in one of Japan’s key industrial and economic centers. It serves as a critical artery for regional commerce and daily commuter travel.
Seto City
Seto City, located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is one of the country’s oldest and most famous pottery centers, with a ceramic history dating back over 1,300 years. Known as “Seto-yaki,” its distinctive glazed ware became so influential that the Japanese word for ceramics, “setomono,” is derived from the city’s name. Today, it remains a hub for traditional pottery, modern ceramics, and related museums, preserving its deep cultural legacy.
Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture, located in central Japan, is historically significant as the heart of the powerful Owari Domain and the birthplace of the Three Unifiers of Japan (Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu) during the Sengoku period. Today, it is a major industrial and economic hub, best known as the home of the Toyota Motor Corporation and the culturally rich city of Nagoya, which features landmarks like Nagoya Castle.
Seto Akazu IC
“Seto Akazu IC” is a highway interchange located in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, connecting the Tōmei Expressway with the Chūō Expressway. It opened in 2001 as part of a major infrastructure project to improve regional traffic flow and accessibility to the greater Nagoya metropolitan area. The interchange is named after the local Akazu district and serves as a vital transportation hub for the region’s ceramics industry and commuters.
Toyohashi City
Toyohashi City is a major industrial and transportation hub in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, with a history dating back to its development around Toyohashi Castle in the 16th century. It is known today for its large port, automotive industry, and as a gateway to the Atsumi Peninsula. The city also offers cultural sites like the Toyohashi Park, the castle ruins, and the Yoshida Shrine.
Seto Shinano IC
The Seto Shinano Interchange (Seto Shinano IC) is a highway interchange located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, connecting the Joshin-etsu Expressway with local roads. It primarily serves as a key transportation gateway for the city of Nagano, providing access to major regional destinations, including the historic Zenko-ji Temple. Opened in 1993 as part of the expressway network’s expansion, it facilitates travel and commerce in the central Chubu region.
