Around 1:50 a.m., a witness reported to the fire department: “A single-vehicle accident. A car fell from the staircase section of the riverbank down to the cycling path.”
A man in his 40s who was in the vehicle was transported to the hospital but was conscious and able to speak.
The vehicle had overturned, but by the time firefighters arrived, the man had already gotten out of the car on his own.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Minami 5-jo Higashi 4-chome
“Minami 5-jo Higashi 4-chome” is a central intersection and neighborhood in Sapporo, Japan, located in the vibrant Susukino entertainment district. Historically, it has been the city’s primary nightlife and entertainment hub since the early 20th century, known for its countless restaurants, bars, and neon-lit streets. Today, it remains one of Japan’s largest and most famous entertainment quarters.
Chuo-ku
Chuo-ku is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan, and serves as a major commercial and business hub. Historically, it encompasses areas like Ginza and Nihonbashi, which have been vital centers of commerce and culture since the Edo period. Today, it is known for its upscale shopping, financial institutions, and blend of modern skyscrapers with historic sites.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, which was officially developed beginning in 1868. The city is famously known for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and is the birthplace of the Sapporo Beer brewery, established in 1876. Today, it is a major cultural and economic hub, celebrated internationally for its annual Snow Festival.
