Yesterday afternoon, a shocking attack at the Yokohama Rubber Company tyre factory in central Japan left at least 15 people injured. 😱
The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 26, when a 38-year-old man rushed into the Shizuoka prefecture facility armed with a survival knife and wearing a gas mask, Japanese news outlets including the Asahi Shimbun reported. He stabbed eight workers and sprayed seven others with a bleach-like liquid, according to the Fujisan Nanto Fire Department.
All 15 victims were rushed to nearby hospitals. Authorities say at least five of those stabbed are in serious condition. Emergency crews moved swiftly to evacuate the area and secure the scene.
Shizuoka prefectural police arrested the suspect at the factory on suspicion of attempted murder. Officials haven’t revealed a motive but noted the man may have had some connection to the site. Investigators are now examining the chemical used and piecing together what led to the attack.
This alarming event raises fresh questions about workplace safety and security at industrial sites. Updates will follow as authorities reveal more details.
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At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan
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