The automaker said it will keep the affected production lines shut through Wednesday and has decided to stop operations at another plant in the region in addition to the six factories, it said. It is unknown when it can resume operations at the plants.
The accident happened Monday afternoon at
The explosion damaged part of the supplier's facility, including its drying furnace, and the cause of the accident is still being investigated,
Toyota has 14 assembly factories across
The affected lines include those that assemble the popular Land Cruiser and RAV4 sport utility vehicles.
==Kyodo
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