At least 15 people were injured in a violent attack at a rubber factory in central Japan, where a man allegedly stabbed multiple workers and threw a chemical believed to be bleach, authorities said.
Incident at Yokohama Rubber Facility
The attack occurred Friday at a Yokohama Rubber Company factory in Mishima, a city in Shizuoka prefecture west of Tokyo. Officials said eight people were stabbed with a knife and taken to nearby hospitals.
Victims in Serious Condition
According to the Fujisan Nanto Fire Department, five of the stabbing victims were in serious condition. Further details about their injuries were not immediately available.
Chemical Exposure Injures Others
Seven additional people were injured after the suspect threw a chemical believed to be bleach during the attack, officials said. The extent of those injuries was not disclosed.
Suspect Arrested
Shizuoka prefectural police said a 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. Authorities have not released information about a possible motive or whether the suspect was employed at the factory.
Investigation Ongoing
Officials said the investigation is continuing, and no further details were immediately known. The incident was reported by The Associated Press.
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