Japan - Ekhbary News Agency
A tragic accident has occurred at an amusement park in Tokyo, Japan, where a young female worker lost her life after becoming trapped within the operating mechanism of an attraction during scheduled maintenance. The incident has raised serious questions regarding the safety procedures in place at such entertainment facilities. According to reports from the New York Post, the worker became stuck inside the machinery of a ride known as the "Flying Ball" at the Tokyo Dome City Attractions park.
The operating company stated that the accident happened on a Tuesday. The employee, identified as 24-year-old Hikari Kamimura, was trapped within the suspended carriage mechanism. Rescue efforts took approximately five hours to free her. She was subsequently transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. The "Flying Ball" ride typically accommodates up to 12 passengers, with seats ascending a central column to a height of nearly 9 meters.
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During a monthly inspection, the ride's seats were elevated, granting the deceased and five colleagues access to the mechanical components for inspection and repair. It is believed the accident occurred while the worker was on a movable ladder, and the elevated seats unexpectedly descended, crushing her between them and the ride's central pillar. The company has expressed profound sorrow, extended condolences to the family, and suspended all operations pending an investigation.
