5 Malaysians involved in Japan tour bus accident, says Wisma Putra

 

Police said one of the tour buses rear-ended the other on their way to Lake Kawaguchi. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

Five Malaysians were among those injured in an accident involving two tour buses in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday, according to Wisma Putra.

In a statement, the foreign ministry said the Malaysian embassy in Tokyo confirmed that all five Malaysians suffered minor injuries and were sent back to their hotel after being treated at a hospital.

The incident, which took place at approximately 10.15am on the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji, western Tokyo, involved two buses carrying a total of 47 passengers. Most of them were foreign nationals.

Police said the accident occurred when one of the buses rear-ended the other.

According to the Kyodo News Agency, none of the victims had life-threatening injuries following the collision. - FMT