In Japan, between the last days of the year and the beginning of the New Year holidays, a horrific road accident shocked the entire country. A long series of vehicles collided with each other on a snow-covered expressway late Friday night. Within no time this accident turned into flames, in which an elderly woman died and dozens of people were injured.

According to police, the accident occurred on the expressway near Minakami city of Gunma province. Initial investigation has revealed that two heavy trucks collided first. Due to this, there was a jam on the road and the vehicles coming from behind could not apply brakes in time on the icy surface. The slipping was so much that the vehicles started colliding one after the other and within a few moments the accident turned into a major chain accident. Provincial Highway Police have confirmed that more than 50 vehicles were involved in the accident.

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Fire increased devastation, many vehicles were completely burnt

The situation became more frightening in the last phase of the accident, when many vehicles suddenly caught fire. The fire spread rapidly and engulfed more than a dozen vehicles. According to the fire department, it took about seven hours to control the fire. Many vehicles were completely burnt to ashes, although it was a matter of relief that no one else died due to the fire.

77 year old woman dies, several seriously injured

Police informed that in this accident, a 77-year-old woman from Tokyo died on the spot. Apart from this, 26 people have been injured, out of which the condition of five is said to be serious. All the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals, where their treatment is going on. Health officials say that the seriously injured are being monitored.

Expressway closed from both sides

According to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, the expressway between Yuzawa Interchange in Niigata Prefecture and Tsukiyono Interchange in Gunma Prefecture was closed in both directions after the accident. Traffic could not be restored until the debris strewn on the road was removed, the burnt vehicles were removed and the investigation was completed. Officials have not yet clarified when the route will be reopened.

It had become difficult to save the life of the eyewitness driver.

A 60-year-old truck driver caught in the accident told the Japanese newspaper The Mainichi that he had to suddenly turn the steering wheel to save the car going in front of him, due to which his truck collided with the divider. He told that there were several loud collisions coming from behind and due to the snow the vehicle had almost lost control. At that moment he started fearing for his life.

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After the swearing in of the new Nitish government in Bihar, now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the first cabinet meeting. It is believed that the first cabinet meeting can be called in the first week after November 25, where many big schemes of NDA’s election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra 2025’ are likely to be approved. This meeting will set the direction for the new cabinet and a roadmap will be revealed for the implementation of the promises made before the elections.

According to media reports, the first cabinet meeting will decide the direction of the work of the new government. There is a possibility of a big decision regarding the promises related to youth, women, farmers and the poor. Which Nitish government will present as the beginning of its new innings.

What big decision can be taken in the first cabinet meeting?

According to sources, in the first meeting, priority can be given to those schemes which were included by NDA in the agenda of ‘first 100 days’ during the election campaign. The most prominent among these are schemes related to providing jobs and employment to the youth, self-reliance programs for women and Panchamrit Yojana for the poor, etc.

The government may soon start a large-scale job campaign for the youth. NDA had guaranteed more than 1 crore government jobs in its manifesto. It is believed that some major decision can be taken in the first cabinet to speed up the recruitment process.

New scheme for women can also be approved

In the manifesto released before the elections, it was promised to start ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana’ to make women economically stronger. An important decision regarding the budget and structure of this scheme is possible in the first cabinet meeting.

Possibility of discussion on MSP law for farmers

To provide relief to the farmers, the NDA had assured to implement the MSP Guarantee Act and increase the Kisan Samman Nidhi. In the first meeting, initial steps in this direction or decision on formation of a committee can be taken.

Big announcement for infrastructure also possible

Before the elections, Nitish government had promised 7 new expressways in Bihar, 3600 km rail modernization and metro service in four cities besides Patna. Therefore, the start of a big project or preparation of DPR can be announced in the cabinet. Especially the initial preparations for Gaya and Darbhanga Metro may be expedited.

Decision on Panchamrit scheme for the poor also

Announcements like free ration for poor families, free electricity up to 125 units, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, permanent house and pension scheme are also going to be discussed. An immediate decision is expected on one or two of these points.

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Whenever we have to go out somewhere, we catch either expressway or highway path for this, so that we can reach there quickly. Apart from this, there is also a reason, there is negligible jam on them. It has become much easier to go anywhere in today’s time than before. Due to the highway and expressway, the waste of time is less in reaching away. But have you ever wondered what is the difference between expressway and highway. Most people will not know about its difference. Let us tell you today.

What is the difference between expressway and highway

Highways and express they are two names, which changed the distance of miles in hours. If there are highways and express ways, then both roads, but are completely different from each other. Work is going on on the expressway in the country. The vehicles run at a very fast speed on the expressway than in the highway. Expresses are made at higher altitudes. The highway is a wide road of 2 to 4 lanes, while the expressway is 6 to 8 lanes. Separate-alig entrance and exit ramps are made for the expressway. Vehicles can enter limited places via Expressway. The possibility of accidents on the expressway is less. In general terms, the highway is called that road, which connects one city to another city.

How many expressways and highways currently

Talking about the expressway in the country, their total number is 23, while work is going on for 18. Talking about the highway, their number is 599. Talking about the length of the highway, it is about 1.32 lakh kilometers. In this, the National Highway NH44 is called the longest highway in the country. Its total length is 3745 kilometers. This highway goes from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.

Speed ​​limit and toll

Those walking on the highway have to pay less toll than the expresses. According to reports, the total length of the expressway is about 4000 kilometers. The expressway is designed for 120 km/h. At the same time, more limit on the highway is 80 to 100 km. it occurs.

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