Japanese Military Investigates Fatal Tank Blast
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 21:30 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A turret explosion killed three Japanese crew members during a training exercise. Experts say the accident should not have happened, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
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