Tokyo Dome City worker dies after being trapped in ride mechanism
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Key Points:
- A 24-year-old employee, Kamimura Hina, died after becoming trapped inside the mechanism of the "Flying Balloon" ride during routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions.
- The incident occurred when the ride's seats, elevated for inspection, suddenly fell and trapped Kamimura against the central pillar while she was on a stepladder.
- It took approximately five hours for rescue personnel to free her, but she was pronounced dead at the hospital.
- The company expressed condolences to the family and apologized to customers and stakeholders affected by the accident.
- A full-scale investigation is underway in cooperation with police and fire authorities to determine the cause of the accident.
