Glider crashes into houses in Chiba prefecture, Japan (PHOTOS)
A glider has crashed into residential buildings in eastern Japan, injuring at least two people, local media reported.
The incident took place in the town of Sakae, Chiba prefecture, NHK said.
The glider fell on to the roof of a house and damaged two nearby buildings, according to photos on social media. No residents were injured in the incident, police told NHK.
Two people fall unconscious after a glider crashes in Sakae, Chiba Prefecture. -The Mainichi https://t.co/A429ET2G5epic.twitter.com/Lhzlmlcj9E
— The Mainichi (@themainichi) March 17, 2016
The two people injured in the incident are reportedly the glider’s passengers, local media said.
Photo of the glider which crashed into houses in Chiba. There were injuries, but no reports on how serious. pic.twitter.com/NO5iyL4gjh
— Mulboyne (@Mulboyne) March 17, 2016
2 men seriously hurt after glider hits home in Chiba グライダーが住宅に墜落…男性2人が重体 千葉 https://t.co/w1UOOWianhpic.twitter.com/xU42qPPAbK
— Tokyo Reporter (@tokyoreporter) March 17, 2016
Glider crashes into houses in Chiba, #Japan. Two people injured. https://t.co/ijg8ZLS86ppic.twitter.com/F4donkw6L1
— Steven L Herman (@W7VOA) March 17, 2016