Tragic Accident at the Traditional Fighting Float Festival in Japan

2023-10-21 05:26:15

The traditional autumn festival ceremony of the Katsuyama area in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, is the “Fighting Float”, which has a long history. However, a death accident was reported when it was held on the 20th. A 23-year-old man was pinched by two roller coasters weighing regarding 2 tons during the ceremony. He was pronounced dead following being sent to the hospital. Many tourists who witnessed the accident were frightened and the activities were immediately stopped.

According to comprehensive Japanese media reports, at 9 pm local time on the 20th in Japan, when this traditional event was held in Mananiwa City, it was shockingly reported that a young man was caught between two roller coasters and died. Local police pointed out that the deceased was a 23-year-old man, Hiro Nagae. His left chest was hit hard and he died following being rushed to the hospital. The cause of death was hemorrhagic shock. Relevant sources revealed that when the accident occurred, the roller coaster was suspected to have deviated from the route, causing the Yangtze River pulling the cart in front to be sandwiched between the two roller coasters.

After the accident, the event was immediately suspended. Local residents revealed that this was the first fatal accident caused by the “fighting roller coaster”. A female tourist pointed out that she felt uneasy following hearing that the event was called off following police were seen carrying out a young man. The police said they would inquire regarding the conditions of the participants at the time and investigate the detailed reasons for the accident.

“Fighting floats” is a traditional event in the Katsuyama area of ​​Mananii City, Okayama Prefecture, that has been passed down since the late Edo period. The huge floats controlled by young people are 4 meters long and weigh more than 2 tons. They fight each other during the event. The collision was quite a sight. Every year when the “Fighting Coaster” event is held, it always attracts a large number of tourists.

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