Okayama, Oct 21 (Information On Japan) –
Two folks fell from a mikoshi throughout an autumn pageant in Okayama Prefecture’s Asakuchi Metropolis on Sunday, leaving a teen male in a essential situation.
In accordance with police and hearth authorities, the incident occurred simply after 11 a.m. on October twentieth throughout the autumn pageant at Omiya Shrine in Asakuchi Metropolis. Two males, one in his teenagers and the opposite in his twenties, fell from a mikoshi often known as “Chosaigaku.”
The teenage male was airlifted by a medical helicopter, unconscious, whereas the person in his twenties sustained solely minor accidents and remained acutely aware throughout transport.
The teenager later regained consciousness and isn’t in a life-threatening situation. The person in his twenties sustained solely minor accidents.
Witnesses reported that round 15 folks had been carrying the mikoshi inside the shrine grounds when it misplaced stability, inflicting the 2 males on prime to fall. Moreover, the damaged higher a part of the mikoshi fell on them.
Police are investigating the precise circumstances of the accident.
Supply: ANN