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Furuhashi, who is a farmer, admitted to hitting and injuring the children but did not remember how it happened, according to the police. Accidents caused by older drivers have been a concern in Japan.

TOKYO (AP) — A vehicle struck four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan on Monday, killing one and injuring the others, one seriously. The 78-year-old driver was arrested ...