More than 20 people taken to hospital after unknown substance sprayed in Tokyo

Sky News Monday 25 May 2026, 14:41 UTC 1 min read

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Over twenty people were taken to hospital after an unknown substance was sprayed in Tokyo. Emergency services were involved in the incident, which occurred at the Ginza Six shopping complex.

Emergency services workers evacuate a woman from the Ginza Six shopping complex. Pic: Reuters

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