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Early on the morning of the 8th, an accident involving multiple vehicles, including passenger cars and police cars, occurred at Tsukiji Ohashi Bridge in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, and according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a total of six people were taken to the hospital.

The Metropolitan Police Department believes the car slipped on the snow and is investigating the details of the incident. They are also investigating the whereabouts of the person who crashed into the police car and fled the scene on suspicion of hit-and-run.

Two police officers seriously injured

At around 4:20 a.m. on the 8th, an accident involving a taxi and a passenger car occurred at Tsukiji Ohashi Bridge in Kachidoki, Chuo Ward.

Police officers who received the report headed to the scene in a patrol car and were investigating the accident when, just after 5 a.m., a car crashed into the back of the patrol car and taxi.

In addition, a third accident involving three following cars also occurred at the scene, and according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a total of six people, including two police officers, were taken to hospital as a result of these accidents.

The two police officers suffered serious injuries, including broken necks and backs.

At the time, it was snowing in the area, and the Metropolitan Police Department believes that the snow reduced visibility and caused people to slip, and is currently investigating the details of the accident.

Meanwhile, the driver of the car that crashed into the police car fled the scene on foot, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating his whereabouts on suspicion of hit-and-run.