On October 10, a number of rollover accidents occurred during the “Chisha-Matsuri” event in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As a result, 2 people died and at least 16 others were injured. According to information, the “Chisha-matsuri” in Osaka originated in the Edo period and was originally intended to pray for a rich harvest of grains. The “floor cars” used in the event weighed 4 tons and were made of pure wood. Each car was usually pulled by dozens of men. This type of vehicle can easily overturn when steering at high speed, causing casualties during the past two years of activity.

On October 10, a number of rollover accidents occurred during the “Chisha-Matsuri” event in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As a result, 2 people died and at least 16 others were injured. According to information, the “Chisha-matsuri” in Osaka originated in the Edo period and was originally intended to pray for a rich harvest of grains. The “floor cars” used in the event weighed 4 tons and were made of pure wood. Each car was usually pulled by dozens of men. This type of vehicle can easily overturn when steering at high speed, causing casualties during the past two years of activity.