SHIMANE, Jan 10 (News On Japan) - A streetlight collapsed and struck an elementary school boy, leaving him with a serious injury.
On Wednesday morning in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, a streetlight approximately six meters tall broke at its base and fell, hitting a second-grade boy on his way to school.
The boy reportedly suffered a broken right leg.
The streetlight’s base was found to be corroded, and authorities believe strong winds caused it to topple.
Source: ANN
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