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Massive Sewer Pipe Erupts in Osaka, Causing Traffic Chaos

3/12/2026

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On March 11, a large vertical sewer pipe at a construction site in Osaka, Japan, was pushed up, protruding over 10 meters with a 5-meter diameter.
The incident occurred in an entertainment district near Hankyu Railway's Osaka-umeda Station.
Osaka police received an emergency call at 6:50 AM about falling concrete and confirmed the pipe emerging.
Traffic restrictions and congestion followed in the area due to the incident.

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Story summary

On March 11, a large vertical sewer pipe at a construction site in Osaka, Japan, was pushed up, protruding over 10 meters with a 5-meter diameter.
The incident occurred in an entertainment district near Hankyu Railway's Osaka-umeda Station.
Osaka police received an emergency call at 6:50 AM about falling concrete and confirmed the pipe emerging.
Traffic restrictions and congestion followed in the area due to the incident.