Stabbing Incident at Tokyo JR Akihabara Station
Summary:
A serious stabbing incident occurred at JR Akihabara Station around 11 PM on January 3rd. A woman wielding a knife attacked passengers inside a stationary train, injuring about five people. Two men were reportedly stabbed in the back and chest, but their injuries are not life-threatening. The assailant, a woman, has been apprehended. The incident has attracted widespread attention and concern, with a post about it garnering over 12.8 million views.
【速報】JR秋葉原駅で通り魔事件発生 数人が刺される
・3日23時ごろ、JR秋葉原駅に停車中の電車内で女が包丁を振り回す事件発生
・けが人は5人程度とみられ、うち男性2人は背中や胸を刺されたが、命に別条はない模様
・刺した女は確保済み pic.twitter.com/61NkhSxGDF— 滝沢ガレソ🪄 (@takigare3) January 3, 2024
User Reactions:
- せい kop (@liv_KOP_91): “Nowhere seems safe during the New Year anymore.”
- 146_k (@146_k): “Early 2024 has seen major events, accidents, and disasters. People who forcibly connect these unrelated events might be susceptible to scams or new religions.”
- 窓際エクスプローラー (@mado_explorer): “Glad there were no fatalities.”
- ふくろう🐼ིྀ (@utautauta241): “It’s too dangerous. Staying home is the safest.”
- あい (@diamondsky369): “Too many dangerous incidents lately, especially during the New Year. Trains have no escape.”
- オラプー・仮面ライダー推し (@orapu_): “Is this year going to be even worse?”
- 西山ミーム🇯🇵猫暮らし (@o8FNIeuqvfm7iFC): “It’s rare for a woman to commit such a random stabbing, reflecting the severity of the current recession.”
- 人生野球中心 (@ggya9ya9): “The incident happened just a short while ago. I want to know more about the perpetrator.”
- 44㌠@よっしぃ△🗻 (@ahrysw96): “We need to be careful during events, as strange things tend to happen.”
- あいさ🍅 (@JCaZPQpGYZDwIFs): “What’s going on during these three days of the New Year?”
These reactions show a mix of concern, fear, and reflection on societal issues, as people respond to the disturbing news of the attack.