Two dead, 16 injured in Osaka Float Festival accidents in Western Japan
Two men were killed and 16 others injured in separate accidents involving traditional festival floats in Osaka, Japan. The incidents occurred during a high-speed maneuvering tradition known as 'yarimawashi'.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the inherent risks associated with traditional cultural festivals and raises questions about safety protocols during high-speed public events.
TOKYO: (Bernama-Xinhua) Two men were killed and 16 others injured in separate accidents involving traditional festival floats in two cities in Japan’s western prefecture of Osaka on Saturday (Oct 10), local police said, reported Xinhua.
In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man was trapped beneath a float that overturned while he was riding it with other participants.
He was later pronounced dead at a hospital, while seven others were injured.
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