Key Facts
• August 24: A 3-year-old girl fell from a sixth-floor balcony in Fukuoka.
• Incident occurred at 1:30 PM in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City.
• The girl, Mio Takeuchi, was found on the entrance roof and later died in the hospital.
• Parents were in the living room; Mio was alone in another room.
• Investigation revealed no evidence of her climbing on the air conditioning unit.
• Police believe she climbed the balcony railings, approximately 1.2 meters high.
• Authorities suspect the fall was accidental and are conducting further investigations.
Summary
On August 24, a tragic accident occurred in Fukuoka City when 3-year-old Mio Takeuchi fell from the sixth-floor balcony of her apartment. The incident happened around 1:30 PM, and despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. At the time, her parents were in the living room while she was alone in another room. Police investigations revealed no signs of her climbing on the air conditioning unit, suggesting she scaled the balcony railings, which are approximately 1.2 meters high. Authorities believe the fall was accidental and are continuing their inquiries to confirm the circumstances.
