Early on February 8, a significant multi-car accident occurred on Tsukiji Ohashi Bridge in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, involving seven vehicles. The incident began around 4:24 a.m. when a passenger car collided with a taxi, triggering a series of crashes. Just after, while police were managing the accident scene at around 5:15 a.m., another vehicle collided with a parked police car, further complicating the situation. Authorities transported six individuals, including two police officers aged in their 40s and 50s, to the hospital with minor injuries.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has indicated that the snowy weather may have contributed to the vehicles losing traction, leading to the severe accident. With the situation occurring on a major bridge over the Sumida River, which has two lanes in each direction, it might have disrupted local traffic significantly, leading to possible safety concerns for drivers navigating during snowy conditions. The investigation will likely assess road conditions at the time of the accident and whether the weather played a role.

Beyond this individual incident, the report highlights broader concerns regarding road safety during winter conditions in Tokyo, where heavy snowfall has been reported as the region faces significant winter weather challenges. With ongoing forecasts predicting more snow in the area, authorities may need to reinforce safety warnings for motorists as they navigate potentially hazardous conditions.