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20 people in Tokyo injured by unknown substance sprayed on ATM

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May 29, 2026

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An individual sprayed an unknown substance an ATM in a mall in Tokyo. Around 20 people were injured by this spray, with some reporting a stinging feeling in their throats and a strange smell, according to a report by The Guardian.

Ambulances arrived on the scene, along with officials in hazmat suits who examined the ATM. Individuals reported that their throats felt numb upon approaching the ATM.

No suspects have been identified and it is not clear what substance was sprayed on the ATM.

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