26.05.2026 09:00
In an incident that caused panic at a shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan's capital, 19 people were hospitalized after a person sprayed a foreign substance. Authorities stated that the substance sprayed near ATMs may be an irritating pepper spray-like irritant. It was reported that some individuals experienced burning and itching sensations in their throats.
The incident at a shopping center in Tokyo, Japan's capital, caused panic. It was reported that 19 people were taken to the hospital after a person sprayed a foreign substance inside the shopping mall.
Authorities stated that the event occurred near the ATM section of the shopping center. According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect sprayed a spray-like substance and quickly fled the scene.
19 PEOPLE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL
Following the incident, many individuals fell ill with complaints of burning and itching in their throats. After initial medical intervention by health teams, 19 people were hospitalized.
Authorities assess that the substance used might be a spray containing irritant ingredients found in chili peppers.
SUSPECT BEING SOUGHT EVERYWHERE
Tokyo police closed the road around the shopping center to traffic after the incident and launched a widespread effort to capture the fleeing suspect.
The investigation into why the incident was carried out continues.