Two men die, 16 injured in float festival accidents in Japan’s Osaka prefecture
Two men died and 16 others were injured when floats overturned during annual festivals in Osaka prefecture.
In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man was trapped beneath a float that overturned while he was riding it with other participants, police said.
He was later pronounced dead at a hospital, while seven others were injured.
A float at a different event in Izumiotsu also toppled, killing a 48-year-old man who was among those trapped underneath, according to the police.
He was on the float when it overturned. Nine others were injured.
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