19.07.2024 15:50
An explosion occurred in an apartment building in Saitama prefecture, Japan. One person was taken to the hospital and several others sustained minor injuries. The police stated that the explosion took place in the apartment of a Chinese man in his 40s, who lived on the third floor of the 15-story building. The suspect claimed that the explosion occurred when he lit a cigarette in a room filled with gas during a suicide attempt. The incident has reignited discussions on mental health in the country.
An explosion occurred in an apartment building in Saitama prefecture, Japan on Thursday evening, resulting in one person being taken to the hospital and several passersby being lightly injured due to broken glass. The incident has caused great concern among local residents and authorities.
According to police officials, the explosion took place in an apartment on the third floor of a 15-story building. The person taken to the hospital was identified as a Chinese man in his 40s who was a resident of the apartment.
In the initial investigation at the scene, the suspect gave the following statement: "I filled my room with gas with the intention of committing suicide. However, I changed my mind at the last moment and opened the window. Then I lit a cigarette, and this cigarette caused the explosion." This statement indicates that the incident was an unexpected result of a tragic suicide attempt.
Police teams started a detailed examination at the scene on Friday morning. Officials continue to interview the suspect in order to determine the exact cause of the explosion and shed light on all aspects of the incident. Additionally, the safety of other residents in the building and the structural integrity of the building are being checked.
This incident once again highlights the importance of mental health and suicide prevention efforts in Japan. Authorities have called for increasing public awareness and strengthening support services to prevent similar incidents from happening.