Overview

• At around 6:15 PM, station staff reported a gas odor near the Sakurabashi exit, prompting fire department and police response.
• Emergency teams detected no gas leak and lifted entry restrictions before 7 PM.
• JR West temporarily restricted access at several ticket gates, including the Sakurabashi exit, during peak-hour congestion.
• Police later found that a man in his 30s had sprayed a substance at another passenger’s face near the exit, resulting in minor injuries.
• Osaka Prefectural Police continue to investigate the onboard dispute and are seeking the suspect, who fled the scene.