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Tragedy Strikes Japan's Danjiri Float Festival as Officials Crushed to Death

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Tragedy Strikes Japan's Danjiri Float Festival as Officials Crushed to Death

Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

The New York Times

Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.

Japan Mayor dies after being crushed by 3-tonne festival float

Firstpost

Japan Mayor dies after being crushed by 3-tonne festival float

A deputy mayor in western Japan has died after being trapped beneath a giant festival float, days after two other people reportedly died in separate festival accidents

Deputy mayor in Japan crushed to death during festival

The Straits Times

Deputy mayor in Japan crushed to death during festival

Japan deputy mayor dies after being crushed under festival float in Saijo

Japan deputy mayor crushed to death during festival after getting trapped under float

Hindustan Times

Japan deputy mayor crushed to death during festival after getting trapped under float

Akihiro Nabae was carrying the float during Saturday’s Saijo festival when he became trapped underneath it and later died in hospital.

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