Chunk of concrete falls off building in Ikebukuro

A 20 centimeter piece of concrete fell from the top of a 10-storey apartment in Ikebukuro yesterday, smashing onto the pavement below. No one was injured.

The incident occurred at about 8am when a fragment from the rooftop of the building came loose. Another 4 meter long piece of concrete was left dangling, but was later removed by workers.

The apartment building is over 40 years old and the police headquarters said the deterioration of the building was to blame.Read more