Leisure boat crashes into seawall near Haneda, nine injured
A pleasure craft struck a seawall close to Tokyo's Haneda airport, leaving nine passengers hurt, two of them seriously.
Around 7:05 p.m., a leisure boat ran aground on a seawall between Haneda airport and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture. Ten people were on board; all were conscious when rescued by authorities. The Metropolitan Police Department reported that nine individuals sustained injuries, with two requiring serious medical attention. The vessel was reportedly heading toward Yokohama when the incident occurred. The coast guard confirmed the emergency call and response.
Why it matters
The accident highlights safety concerns for recreational vessels operating near busy airport waterways.
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