A person driving a stolen automotive struck 11 folks in Tokyo on Monday, killing one man in his 80s on a pedestrian walkway, police stated.
A spokesman on the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Division, who spoke on customary situation of anonymity, didn’t give the situation of the opposite individuals who have been hit.
Japanese media experiences stated one lady was significantly injured, with earlier experiences saying {that a} whole of 12 folks have been struck.
Investigators examine the scene of a automotive accident injuring a number of folks and damaging a number of autos in Tokyo, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (Kyodo Information by way of AP).
The motive force, a 37-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of stealing the car from a parking zone of a enterprise, after fleeing from the scene, police stated. Different prices, resembling hit-and-run, weren’t instantly introduced.
Japanese media experiences stated the stolen car was a used automotive at a dealership. However police declined to touch upon these experiences.
Different particulars weren’t instantly accessible. Monday was a nationwide vacation in Japan.
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