Substance sprayed at ATM in Tokyo's Ginza mall, around 20 injured
Quick Look
- Around 20 people were injured after a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district.
- The injuries are reported to be light, and the road in front of the mall was blocked off.
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Why It Matters
A man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the ground floor of a building in Tokyo's Ginza district, leading to around 20 people being injured. The area is a popular tourist and shopping destination.
Tokyo police spokesman Yusuke Koide said that a man sprayed a substance at an ATM on the ground floor of the building, while a local fire department official said “around 20 people were injured” after a report of a “smell”.
The road in front of the mall – located in the touristy and upmarket shopping district of Ginza – was blocked off following the incident, and fire trucks lined the street.
But shoppers continued to come and go from the building using side entrances.
A reporter at the scene saw two people on stretchers being put into an ambulance, while firefighters and officials dressed in hazmat suits brought people from the mall into specialised trucks to examine them.
Public broadcaster NHK said the injuries appeared to be light.
Open Questions
- What was the substance sprayed?
- What was the motive of the attacker?
- What is the current condition of the injured?
- Are there any suspects in custody?
