Runaway horse gallops through crowd at festival in Japan
Published date: Fri, 29 May 2026 17:20:34 +0700This is the dramatic moment a runaway horse galloped through a crowd of spectators at a historic festival in Japan.
The brown equine, which was participating in the armored horse racing event at the Soma Nomaoi gathering, broke free from the track and bolted towards the viewing area in Fukushima Prefecture.
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Fukushima Prefecture, Japan |
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24/05/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP179392 |
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Duration: 00:36 |
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Rating: News safe |
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