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Japanese deputy mayor killed by festival float

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A deputy mayor in Saijo, Japan, died after being crushed by a large festival float during a local procession. Akihiro Nabae was participating in the centuries-old autumn event when he became trapped under the three-tonne wooden structure. Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident, including whether the float collapsed or if Nabae lost his footing. AI

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Japanese deputy mayor killed by festival float

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Japanese deputy mayor crushed to death under giant festival float

    A deputy mayor in western Japan died after being crushed under a giant float during a local parade, officials said on Monday, a week after two others were reportedly killed at separate traditional festivals. Akihiro Nabae, deputy mayor of the city of Saijo in the Ehime region, wa…

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