How did a repair worker die in a 3-truck crash on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Numazu?
Quick answer: A man believed to be a repair worker was killed when a trailer ploughed into a broken-down lorry he was fixing on the inbound Shin-Tomei Expressway at Ide, Numazu City, Shizuoka, at around 8am on Saturday 7 November 2026. The lorry's driver, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital.
Key facts
- What: Three-truck crash on the Shin-Tomei Expressway
- Where: Inbound Shin-Tomei Expressway at Ide, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- When: Around 8am, Saturday 7 November 2026
- Who: A man believed to be a repair worker (killed); the lorry driver, a man in his 50s (taken to hospital)
- Reported toll: 1 dead, 1 injured
- Status: Police investigating; part of the expressway closed for about eight hours
What happened
According to police and fire services, a large lorry broke down on the inbound Shin-Tomei Expressway at Ide, Numazu City, at around 8am on Saturday 7 November 2026. A repair worker was fixing the lorry when a trailer crashed into it.
The man believed to be the repair worker was crushed under the large lorry and died. The man in his 50s who had been driving the large lorry was taken to hospital.
Three trucks were involved in the crash in total.
Emergency response
Police and firefighters attended the scene. Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the crash.
Impact on traffic
The crash closed the inbound Shin-Tomei Expressway between Shin-Fuji Interchange and Suruga Bay Numazu Smart Interchange. The section around the scene was closed for about eight hours.
What happens next
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including how the trailer came to hit the stationary lorry while it was being repaired.
Context
The Shin-Tomei Expressway is a major route through Shizuoka Prefecture, linking the Tokyo area with Nagoya. The crash happened during the morning, and the closure affected traffic on the inbound carriageway for most of the day.
Frequently asked questions
### How did the repair worker die? A large lorry had broken down on the inbound Shin-Tomei Expressway at Ide, Numazu City, and a repair worker was fixing it when a trailer crashed into the lorry. The man believed to be the repair worker was crushed under the lorry and died.
Where and when did the crash happen?
At around 8am on Saturday 7 November 2026, on the inbound Shin-Tomei Expressway at Ide, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
How many vehicles were involved?
Three trucks — a large lorry, a trailer and a third truck.
Was anyone else hurt?
The man in his 50s who had been driving the large lorry was taken to hospital.
How long was the expressway closed?
The inbound Shin-Tomei between Shin-Fuji Interchange and Suruga Bay Numazu Smart Interchange was closed, with the section around the scene shut for about eight hours.
What is happening now?
Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the crash.
*This is a developing story compiled from verified reporting; figures may change as official information is confirmed.* Source: news.ntv.co.jp — https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/c227f6f9b4394469b5d771406cd5a0f3
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