Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was quickly rushed away from the chaotic scene
A loud blast was heard as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a speech in the port city of Wakayama on Saturday, creating chaos as the crowd attempted to flee, local media reported.
The premier was quickly rushed away from the scene and authorities have taken one suspect into custody.
きょう午前11時半前、和歌山市の雑賀崎漁港で岸田総理大臣が視察を終えて演説を始める直前に、大きな爆発音がしました。岸田総理大臣は、現場から避難したということです。
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April 15, 2023 at 08:27AM
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