TOKYO, Dec 02 (News On Japan) - A vehicle carrying Prime Minister Ishiba collided with a leading escort car. No injuries were reported.
While visiting Tottori City, a car transporting Prime Minister Ishiba collided with an escort vehicle around 10:30 a.m. on December 1st.
The prime minister was unharmed and continued to the airport to return to Tokyo.
Source: FNN
A vehicle carrying Prime Minister Ishiba collided with a leading escort car. No injuries were reported.
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