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TOKYO (AP) — More than 20 people developed sore throats near a
luxury department store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping area on
Monday after a person allegedly sprayed an unknown substance,
Japanese fire department officials said.
The Tokyo Fire Department said 26 people complained of suddenly
developing throat pain and felt unwell near the Ginza Six
shopping complex, and all but one of them were taken to a
hospital. Their symptoms were believed to be mild, officials
said.
Fire department and police officials said an investigation was
underway. The largest-circulation Yomiuri newspaper said police
have detected traces of pepper spray on the wall.
Dozens of fire engines and ambulances were parked outside the
complex, and the surrounding roads were temporarily closed.
Television footage showed firefighters and officials in hazmat
suits assisting people, with some being brought out of the
building.
Yuzo Tsuda, a 78-year-old Tokyo resident, told The Associated
Press that he walked toward the shopping complex after having
lunch with friends, drawn by the commotion, when he suddenly
felt pain in his throat and started coughing. He said the ache
in his throat subsided about an hour later and he did not plan
to go to the hospital.
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