Snow-clearing accidents killed 45 people in the three months through January, emergency authorities say, as Japan s snowy regions have been hit by heavier falls than usual this winter.
Many of the victims across 10 prefectures died after being buried by snow falling from the roofs of their homes, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said.
Snow-clearing accidents killed 45 people in the three months through January, emergency authorities said Thursday, as Japan's snowy regions have been hit by heavier falls than usual this winter. Many of the victims in 10 prefectures including Aomori died after being buried by snow falling from the roofs of their…
Snow-clearing accidents killed 45 people in the three months through January, emergency authorities said Thursday, as Japan's snowy regions have been hit by heavier falls than usual this winter. Many of the victims in 10 prefectures including.