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Five people were injured when a passenger car hit a pedestrian on the sidewalk on the national highway near Naruko Gorge in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, known for its autumn leaves. According to the police, a teenage woman was seriously injured, but she is conscious...
Japanese public opinion
Reactions in the comment sections of related Japanese TV news videos on YouTube.
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Once people hit 70, I think their licenses should be taken away by law.
We need stricter aptitude tests and tougher penalties, plus braking tech that stops pedal mistakes.
Older folks should use buses, taxis, or family rides instead of driving themselves.
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