SAITAMA, Jul 16 (News On Japan) –
About 300 railway lovers gathered close to JR Ōmiya Station in Saitama City round 3 a.m. on July thirteenth, creating chaos that escalated to the purpose of police intervention.
The crowd was drawn by the reappearance of the 201 collection practice, a mannequin previously used on the Chūō Line and retired 15 years in the past. It was being moved to a rail yard, providing a uncommon likelihood for pictures followers, often known as “tori-tetsu,” to catch a glimpse.
As the practice approached, pleasure peaked among the many followers. When it handed, many rushed into the road to snap photographs, inflicting disruption to visitors. Some shouted again angrily at drivers honking their horns, yelling issues like “Shut up!” and “Hurry up and go!”
Amid the commotion, some followers took it upon themselves to direct visitors. A close-by resident who witnessed the scene mentioned, “They got excited when they managed to take a good photo and shouted ‘Whoa!’ It ended up with the police being called.”
The incident shortly escalated because of the followers’ disruptive habits, together with moving into the street and shouting loudly, prompting a number of officers to reach on the scene.
Residents expressed concern, with one saying, “I can’t believe there were that many people out at this hour! Their manners were terrible. From a driver’s perspective, it’s really dangerous and scary.”
Another native commented, “It was a rare train, so the fans got overly excited and loud. It disturbed the neighborhood, and that’s probably why the police came. I just wish they wouldn’t shout like that.”
Source: FNN