Tragedy struck in Tokyo as a car ploughed into a crowd, leaving one person dead and ten others injured. It all unfolded in the bustling Adachi Ward area just past noon on Monday. Eyewitnesses say about a dozen pedestrians were hit before the driver abandoned the vehicle and attempted to escape on foot.
Shockingly, an elderly man in his 80s lost his life at the scene. A young woman in her 20s is in hospital fighting for her life. The incident sent ripples of shock through the community, with many questioning how such a tragedy could happen in broad daylight.
Tokyo Police quickly took action, chasing the suspect for 500 metres before successfully detaining him. The man is now under arrest on suspicion of a hit and run. Authorities are digging deeper to see if there’s a connection to a car theft reported at a nearby dealership just hours before the crash.
As the investigation continues, the tight-knit community remains on edge, yearning for answers and hoping for the swift recovery of those injured. Keep them in your thoughts during this harrowing time.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story evolves.