JR Tokaido Line Temporarily Halted After Unknown Spray Incident, Three Hospitalized
A JR Tokaido Line train in Kawasaki City, Japan, was temporarily halted after an unknown spray was discharged inside a carriage, causing multiple passengers to report symptoms such as sore throats and headaches. Three individuals were hospitalized, and police are analyzing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator.
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(Central News Agency reporter Dai Ya-chen, Tokyo 10th) In a shocking incident today afternoon, an unknown spray was discharged inside a moving JR Tokaido Line train in Kawasaki City, Japan, causing three passengers to suffer from sore throats and headaches and be hospitalized. Police are analyzing surveillance footage inside the train to trace the identity of the perpetrator.
According to Asahi TV and Kanagawa Shimbun reports, based on information from police and fire departments, the incident occurred around 4:40 PM local time (3:40 PM Taipei time). On a JR Tokaido Line train heading towards Kawasaki Station, a passenger reported that "someone sprayed a substance similar to a spray" and called the police.
The caller was a woman in her 30s. She, along with her husband, also in his 30s, and their 1-year-old daughter, a total of three people, were sent to the hospital. All three experienced symptoms such as sore throats and headaches, but fortunately, their conditions were mild. JR East stated that about 10 people experienced discomfort.
The train subsequently stopped at Kawasaki Station, and police and fire personnel arrived to assess the situation. In addition to seeking witnesses, police are also analyzing surveillance footage and other video data inside the train to clarify the detailed circumstances of the incident.
Affected by the incident, the JR Tokaido Line's northbound service was temporarily suspended between Yokohama Station and Shinagawa Station and resumed operations at 6:58 PM. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150510
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(Central News Agency reporter Dai Ya-chen, Tokyo 10th) In a shocking incident today afternoon, an unknown spray was discharged inside a moving JR Tokaido Line train in Kawasaki City, Japan, causing three passengers to suffer from sore throats and headaches and be hospitalized. Police are analyzing surveillance footage inside the train to trace the identity of the perpetrator.
According to Asahi TV and Kanagawa Shimbun reports, based on information from police and fire departments, the incident occurred around 4:40 PM local time (3:40 PM Taipei time). On a JR Tokaido Line train heading towards Kawasaki Station, a passenger reported that "someone sprayed a substance similar to a spray" and called the police.
The caller was a woman in her 30s. She, along with her husband, also in his 30s, and their 1-year-old daughter, a total of three people, were sent to the hospital. All three experienced symptoms such as sore throats and headaches, but fortunately, their conditions were mild. JR East stated that about 10 people experienced discomfort.
The train subsequently stopped at Kawasaki Station, and police and fire personnel arrived to assess the situation. In addition to seeking witnesses, police are also analyzing surveillance footage and other video data inside the train to clarify the detailed circumstances of the incident.
Affected by the incident, the JR Tokaido Line's northbound service was temporarily suspended between Yokohama Station and Shinagawa Station and resumed operations at 6:58 PM. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150510
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