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 Louisiana mayor convicted of raping her son's 16-year-old friend. A $220M ad campaign may have been Kristi Noem's downfall. California's 'Party Mom' hears her fate. Missile allegedly fired at Turkey brings talk of NATO's Article 5. Report an error