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Two dead, over a dozen injured in Japanese float festival accidents

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Two men have died and over a dozen others were injured in separate incidents involving "danjiri" floats during annual festivals in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The accidents occurred when the large wooden floats overturned as they were being maneuvered around corners during the "yarimawashi" maneuvers, a key part of the parades. One victim was a 51-year-old man in Izumisano, and the other was a 48-year-old man in Izumiotsu. These festivals, which originated as prayers for a good harvest, are known for the inherent risks associated with the floats' sharp turns. AI

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Two dead, over a dozen injured in Japanese float festival accidents

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 (CA) · Kyodo ·

    2 men die in float festival accidents in Japan

    Two men died and more than a dozen others were injured Saturday when floats overturned during annual festivals in Osaka Prefecture. In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man became trapped beneath a float that overturned while he was riding it with other participants, police said. He was l…

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