Fireworks Festival Mishap West of Tokyo
A fireworks display malfunctioned at a festival in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on October 11, injuring five people.
Wait a minute, what’s going on? Fireworks were scattering near the ground, with white smoke rising from the tent.
According to police, the fireworks fell towards the audience, causing minor burns to hands or feet, but no life-threatening injuries.
- 5 people sustained minor burns
- Launch site was 30 to 40 meters away from spectators
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one saying:
While watching the fireworks, one of them suddenly flew off in a strange direction, and an explosion occurred. There were people who looked as though they were in pain.
Author's summary: Fireworks malfunction injures five at Tokyo festival.