Mb | Dec 18, 2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
In this episode, the intense rescue operation in the Setagaya district continues, where part of the road has collapsed and trapped a taxi with two people inside. Daigo Toake and Shun Onoda are at the forefront of the rescue efforts. Daigo and Shun devise a daring plan to save those trapped. They propose using two ladder trucks to pull the taxi into a horizontal position, hoping to lift the front end enough for the sand inside to flow out.

The plan faces skepticism due to the risks involved and the limited equipment. The ladder trucks are not designed for heavy loads, and the sand-filled taxi weighs over three tons. Despite these challenges, Daigo insists on carrying out the rescue, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

The rescue team puts the plan into action, securing ropes to the ladder trucks and carefully lifting the front of the taxi. The process is delicate and requires precise coordination and control to prevent further collapse or damage. The team manages to lift the taxi enough to reach and rescue the trapped individuals. One of the two, the driver, is conscious, while the other, a pregnant woman in the back seat, is in critical condition.

The episode captures the emotional weight of the rescue operation. The team is confronted with the harsh reality that, despite all efforts, not all lives can be saved. The pregnant woman does not survive, and the rescuers must come to terms with the outcome.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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