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Two men die as festival floats overturn in Osaka Prefecture
Two men died and 16 others were injured on Saturday when festival floats overturned in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man died after being trapped beneath a float, and seven others were injured.
In Izumiotsu, a 48-year-old man died and nine others were injured.
Both floats overturned as they were being steered around corners.
The floats, called danjiri, are pulled through city streets by people during annual festivals that began as prayers for a good harvest.
A fast turn without stopping, known as yarimawashi, is a highlight of the parades and can be dangerous.
On October 3, another float overturned in Sakai, injuring 11 people.
Two men died and 16 others were injured when festival floats overturned at two events in Osaka Prefecture on Saturday.
In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man died after becoming trapped beneath a float, and seven others were injured.
In Izumiotsu, a 48-year-old man died after being trapped beneath a float, and nine others were injured.
Police said both floats overturned as they were being manoeuvred around corners.
- Who
- Two men, aged 51 and 48, died; 16 others were injured.
- What
- Festival floats overturned at two events, causing the deaths and injuries.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
- Where
- Izumisano and Izumiotsu in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
- Why
- Both floats overturned while being manoeuvred around corners; a further cause was not stated.
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A float toppled in Sakai, injuring 11 people.
Floats overturned at festivals in Izumisano and Izumiotsu, killing two men and injuring 16 others.
- Deaths
- Two men
- Injuries in Izumisano
- Seven
- Injuries in Izumiotsu
- Nine
- Victim in Izumisano
- 51-year-old man
- Victim in Izumiotsu
- 48-year-old man
- Location
- Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Sources
Two men die, 16 injured in float festival accidents in Japan’s Osaka prefecture
Two die and 16 hurt in Osaka danjiri float festival accidents
2 men die in float festival accidents in Japan
2 men die in float festival accidents in Osaka Prefecture
BREAKING NEWS: 2 men die in float festival accidents in Osaka Prefecture
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