Three individuals in Japan have fallen into a manhole and are in a state of cardiac and respiratory arrest. Local emergency services were quickly on the scene to administer life-saving care.

In Japan, urban safety and particularly street safety is a topic of concern that the public deeply values. Many densely populated areas have complex network of manholes and public utilities buried underground. Accidents such as these would spark calls for improved safety measures and may even lead to updated regulations to prevent such incidents.

In comparison to the US or EU, manhole-related accidents are relatively rare due to strict safety regulations and regular maintenance checks. In cases where such unfortunate occurrence happen, it often leads to legal implications against the responsible municipal government or the company involved.