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NHK
3 days ago
- General
- NHK
Blast in Tokyo residential area may have been from abandoned gas cylinder
Police in Tokyo are investigating an explosion in a residential area that injured 10 people and damaged nearly 40 buildings. The blast occurred on Tuesday morning at a housing construction site in Edogawa Ward. A construction vehicle was badly burned, and 38 homes and stores incurred damage to walls and windows. Tokyo police say 10 people, including construction workers and residents, complained of throat and ear pain, but their injuries were minor. Police and firefighters suspect a buried cylinder containing highly flammable acetylene gas was damaged, and that leaked gas was ignited. The site is said to have been a parking lot. Workers were trying to drive piles into the ground there to build a home. The cylinder was reportedly buried at a depth of about 60 centimeters. Toya Akihiro, an official from an association of businesses that handle high-pressure gas containers, says acetylene gas burns at temperatures over 3,000 degrees Celsius, and is used to weld or cut metals. He says several buried acetylene gas cylinders are found in any given year in Tokyo Prefecture alone, and his group receives inquiries about disposal from construction companies and others. Gas cylinders must be properly disposed of in accordance with a law on high-pressure gas safety. Toya said whoever uses such cylinders should take them away or return them if they are rented. He added that although he does not know why the cylinder at the Edogawa site was left, it may be assumed that a firm abandoned it there because it was no longer needed, or its disposal was too troublesome. Toya offered assurance that there is a low risk of buried acetylene gas cylinders exploding unless they are subject to extraordinary conditions, such as a huge shock. He said his group has never experienced a blast during a recovery or disposal process, or found cylinders more likely to explode because they had gotten old.
NHK
4 days ago
- NHK
10 people injured in explosion near Kasai Station in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward
Ten people have been injured in an explosion at a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward. The blast took place on Tuesday morning in a residential district near Kasai Station on Tokyo Metro's Tozai Line. Footage shows black smoke rising from a construction vehicle. More than 30 fire engines were deployed, and the blaze was mostly contained in about 90 minutes. Tokyo police say 10 people are complaining of pain in their ears and throat, but that none of their injuries are life-threatening. They reportedly include workers and residents, all in their 20s to 70s. Police say workers were driving piles into the ground for a new condominium building at the time of the incident. They say an underground gas pipe could have been damaged in the process. Police urged nearby residents to evacuate, as multiple explosions continued after the initial blast. A resident in his 60s said the explosion blew out a window, and his house is littered with glass. He said he heard about five successive blasts. Two 19-year-old students at a vocational school close to the site said they heard a thunderous roar during class. They said they thought heavy machinery might have collapsed at the construction site, but then they smelled smoke. A man in his 30s who lives in a nearby apartment said he rushed out of his bedroom after hearing a bang. He said the air conditioner had fallen off the living room wall, so he knew it was serious. He said he quickly changed his clothes, grabbed his work bag and left the house.
7NEWS
13-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Qantas launches massive one-week sale to popular Asian destinations from $517
Australians looking to escape the chilly winter months are in luck, with a major airline launching a huge sale on flights to Asia. Qantas on Tuesday kicked off a one-week flash sale to popular destinations across the region, with fares starting from $517 return. More than 100,000 seats are available to hotspots including Tokyo, Singapore, Bali, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Return fares from Sydney start at $768 to Singapore, $799 to Jakarta, $928 to Bangkok, and $929 to Hong Kong. The deal covers travel from May through to March 2026, with Qantas saying the dates coincide with major events and festivals across Asia, including Japan's spectacular Edogawa, Ome City and Sumidagawa fireworks festivals in July. Qantas chief executive officer Cam Wallace said the airline was thrilled to launch the discounts. 'We know how much our customers love our international sales, and we're excited to be offering some great deals today across almost our entire Asia network,' he said. 'Whether it's chasing the sun in Bali, exploring the street food scene in Hong Kong or visiting friends and family, there's something here for everyone. 'These travel dates also line up with some great events and festivals across Asia, making it the perfect time to start planning a getaway.' The Red Tail Sale runs until 11.59pm on May 19, unless sold out earlier.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Airline slashes flight prices in huge sale
A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week sale, giving Aussie travellers the chance to escape the winter chill for a bargain price. Qantas is set to drop prices on return flights to Asian hotspots including Bali, Singapore, and Tokyo to as low as $519, with more than 100,000 discounted seats to be available. A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week sale for popular destinations across Asia. NewsWire / Ben Clark Credit: News Corp Australia The airline says the sale coincides with some of Asia's biggest events and festivals, including the Edogawa, Ōme City and Sumidagawa fireworks festivals in Japan in July. Sightseers can also catch the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival and the Halloween Street Party in Lan Kwai Fong throughout late October, or escape the chilly weather by booking a tropical getaway to Bali. Economy return flights from Melbourne to Bali start at just $599, Brisbane to Manila from $829 and Sydney to Hong Kong from $929. There are also flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Bangkok starting at $929 and to Bengaluru from $949, with return flights departing Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to Tokyo starting from $949. The sale includes return flights to Japan from just NewsWire / David Swift Credit: News Corp Australia Qantas chief executive officer of international Cam Wallace said the airline was 'excited to be offering some great deals (from Tuesday) across almost our entire Asia network'. 'Whether it's chasing the sun in Bali, exploring the street food scene in Hong Kong or visiting friends and family, there's something here for everyone,' he said. 'These travel dates also line up with some great events and festivals across Asia, making it the perfect time to start planning a getaway.' The sale will run from May 13 to midnight on May 19, and includes checked baggage, meals, beverages and entertainment on flights departing between June 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
West Australian
13-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Qantas launches mammoth travel sale to Asia from just $520
A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week sale, giving Aussie travellers the chance to escape the winter chill for a bargain price. Qantas is set to drop prices on return flights to Asian hotspots including Bali, Singapore, and Tokyo to as low as $519, with more than 100,000 discounted seats to be available. The airline says the sale coincides with some of Asia's biggest events and festivals, including the Edogawa, Ōme City and Sumidagawa fireworks festivals in Japan in July. Sightseers can also catch the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival and the Halloween Street Party in Lan Kwai Fong throughout late October, or escape the chilly weather by booking a tropical getaway to Bali. Economy return flights from Melbourne to Bali start at just $599, Brisbane to Manila from $829 and Sydney to Hong Kong from $929. There are also flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Bangkok starting at $929 and to Bengaluru from $949, with return flights departing Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to Tokyo starting from $949. Qantas chief executive officer of international Cam Wallace said the airline was 'excited to be offering some great deals (from Tuesday) across almost our entire Asia network'. 'Whether it's chasing the sun in Bali, exploring the street food scene in Hong Kong or visiting friends and family, there's something here for everyone,' he said. 'These travel dates also line up with some great events and festivals across Asia, making it the perfect time to start planning a getaway.' The sale will run from May 13 to midnight on May 19, and includes checked baggage, meals, beverages and entertainment on flights departing between June 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
