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Ferraris destroyed in costly Japan motorway pile-up
Lamborghini and two Mercedes among sports cars involved in crash described as one of the most expensive ever.
A luxury sports car outing in Japan ended in an expensive motorway pile-up.
Eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes worth a total of at least $1m (£639,000) were involved in the crash on the Chugoku expressway in Shimonoseki, south-western Japan.
Police believe the accident on Sunday happened when the driver of one of the Ferraris tried to change lanes and hit the median barrier. He spun across the motorway and the other cars collided while trying to avoid hitting his car.
Video of the crash aired by NTV, a national network, showed several smashed red Ferraris cluttering the motorway.
Even a used Ferrari in Japan can fetch $100,000 or more.
Police declined to comment on the total amount of damage, but said some of the vehicles were beyond repair.
NTV quoted the driver of one of the tow trucks brought in to clear the scene as saying it was the most expensive crash site he had ever seen.
No one was seriously injured, but police in Yamaguchi prefecture said 10 people had been treated for bruises and cuts. Fourteen cars were involved in the crash.
The luxury cars were being driven by a group of automobile enthusiasts on their way to Hiroshima.
Link has a vid of the aftermath..
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011...otorway-pileup
A luxury sports car outing in Japan ended in an expensive motorway pile-up.
Eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes worth a total of at least $1m (£639,000) were involved in the crash on the Chugoku expressway in Shimonoseki, south-western Japan.
Police believe the accident on Sunday happened when the driver of one of the Ferraris tried to change lanes and hit the median barrier. He spun across the motorway and the other cars collided while trying to avoid hitting his car.
Video of the crash aired by NTV, a national network, showed several smashed red Ferraris cluttering the motorway.
Even a used Ferrari in Japan can fetch $100,000 or more.
Police declined to comment on the total amount of damage, but said some of the vehicles were beyond repair.
NTV quoted the driver of one of the tow trucks brought in to clear the scene as saying it was the most expensive crash site he had ever seen.
No one was seriously injured, but police in Yamaguchi prefecture said 10 people had been treated for bruises and cuts. Fourteen cars were involved in the crash.
The luxury cars were being driven by a group of automobile enthusiasts on their way to Hiroshima.
Link has a vid of the aftermath..
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011...otorway-pileup
