9 people injured at event in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture; ``It looks like lightning struck’’
栃木県真岡市の公園で8日、音楽のイベントがありました
A music event was held on the 8th at a park in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture.
午後4時20分ごろ、イベントの会場でけがをした人がいるという連絡が警察などにありました
Around 4:20 p.m., police received a call that someone was injured at the event venue.
Nine staff members at the event were injured and six were taken to hospital.
Nine people were sitting on chairs in the tent and said their legs felt numb.
Police believe the cause was a nearby lightning strike.
An NHK reporter who was at the venue said, ``The rain got heavier and stronger, and there were many thunderstorms.’’
At the venue, there were announcements asking people to stay low and not go near trees or other tall objects.”
According to the organization that held the event, more than 10,000 people gathered at the venue.
The event has been canceled due to bad weather
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