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Driver Arrested After Car Hits Seven Schoolchildren in Tokyo Suburb

Yazawa Yuki, 28, confessed to intentionally driving into a group of elementary students, injuring seven, as police investigate his motives.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon near Kishinosato Station in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, when Yazawa Yuki drove into children walking home from school.
  • Seven students from Senbon Elementary School were injured; one girl sustained a broken lower jaw, while the others suffered minor injuries.
  • The suspect, who remains in custody, admitted to attempting to kill out of frustration, stating, 'I was fed up with everything.'
  • Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes, with the car twisting and dragging victims, and noted the suspect appeared dazed and masked.
  • Authorities are continuing to investigate Yazawa’s motives and report that he has shown no remorse for his actions.