Typhoon No. 9 injures 12 people in Okinawa due to falling debris and signs

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

Typhoon No. 9 caused at least 12 injuries in Okinawa Prefecture, with falling debris and signs being major factors. The injured sustained minor wounds, with incidents including a motorcyclist falling after being hit by flying objects and a pedestrian struck by a fallen sign. The injuries occurred across six cities by July 11, with victims ranging from a 20-year-old woman to an 80-year-old woman.


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