World | Japan Japan Tunnel Collapse Death Toll Hits 9 Government orders emergency inspections By Rob Quinn Posted Dec 3, 2012 2:25 AM CST Copied This image from a monitoring camera shows the fallen roof panels in the Sasago Tunnel. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) Authorities in Japan have confirmed nine deaths so far in yesterday's terrifying collapse of a major road tunnel. The bodies were found in three vehicles that had been crushed by falling concrete panels in the 2.7-mile Sasago tunnel, the BBC reports. The search for bodies has been suspended while work is carried out to ensure the remaining panels stay up. The Japanese government has ordered emergency inspections of all tunnels of similar design in the country. Read These Next The latest trend in male enhancement involves a syringe. A reward is offered in the Montana manhunt. Trump not happy after Charlamagne tha God's suggestion for 2028. Toddlers ride for free, but this woman stowed hers in a suitcase. Report an error