About 9:00 a.m. local time on the 14th, an explosion struck a factory in Ota Ward, Tokyo. Tokyo police say a preliminary assessment points to an on-site gas explosion of unknown cause; glass and debris were scattered. Three employees sustained minor injuries and were conscious. Firefighters and police are investigating.

2026-09-14

About 9:00 a.m. local time on the 14th, an explosion struck a factory in Ota Ward, Tokyo. Tokyo police say a preliminary assessment points to an on-site gas explosion of unknown cause; glass and debris were scattered. Three employees sustained minor injuries and were conscious. Firefighters and police are investigating.