On the morning of the 6th, there was a report that there was an explosion at an underground construction site in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, and one male worker was taken to the hospital, but was later confirmed dead. In addition, the Tokyo Fire Department is engaged in rescue activities because another worker who was working with a man is trapped underground.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department and others, following 11:00 am on the 6th, there was a report that there was an explosion at an underground construction site in Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo.
One male worker was taken to the hospital from the scene, and was later confirmed dead.
In addition, the Tokyo Fire Department is engaged in rescue activities because another worker who was working with the man is trapped 20 meters underground.
At that time, the ladder leading to the underground facilities of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks had deteriorated and was being replaced.
The site is an area where houses and shops gather regarding 500 meters south of Funabori Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line.