07月03日

On July 3, 1935, the passenger vessel Midori Maru collided with the Dairen Maru in the waters off Shodoshima Island. The impact caused the Midori Maru to sink rapidly amidst heavy fog and choppy seas. Of those on board, 92 passengers and 6 crew members drowned, while 8 passengers and 1 crew member were reported missing. Rescue operations were hampered by poor visibility and limited communication equipment. The tragedy prompted a review of maritime safety regulations and navigation protocols in Japanese coastal waters. It remains one of the deadliest peacetime maritime accidents in the region's history.

墜落した機体はド・ハビランドDH106コメットで、欧州路線で活躍していました。 1970年7月3日、飛行中に原因不明のトラブルが発生し、バルセロナ近郊で墜落しました。 事故により搭乗者112名全員の命が失われ、当時最大規模の航空災害の一つとなりました。 調査では機体構造の脆弱性や整備体制が問題視され、安全基準の見直しが進められました。 航空史に残る悲劇的事故として、後の航空技術と運航管理の改善に影響を与えました。

東亜国内航空（現日本航空）のYS-11「ばんだい号」は地域路線で運航されていました。 1971年7月3日、濃霧の中で横津岳付近に激突し、乗員乗客全員が死亡しました。 悪天候下での機体制御の難しさが浮き彫りとなり、捜索救助活動が大規模に展開されました。 事故後は気象情報の共有強化やパイロット訓練の見直しが図られ、航空安全対策が進化しました。 地域社会に深い悲しみを残した事故として記憶されています。

1988年7月3日、米海軍ミサイル巡洋艦ヴィンセンスはホルムズ海峡上空を飛行するイラン航空655便を敵機と誤認し、警告後にミサイルを発射して撃墜した。航空機はテヘラン発ドバイ行きの旅客機で、乗員乗客290名全員が即死した。米国側は民間機との識別ミスを認め、遺憾の意を表明して賠償金を支払ったが、事件は国際的な非難を浴びた。イランは「民間人虐殺」として批判し、米伊関係の緊張が一層高まった。この事件は軍事的誤爆の危険性と航空安全管理の重要性を改めて浮き彫りにした。

On July 3, 2006, a metro train derailed on Line 1 in Valencia, Spain, amid a heavy rainfall. The accident occurred near Jesús station when the train lost control on a steep section of track. Forty-three passengers lost their lives and dozens more were injured in the subsequent collision and derailment. Emergency services rushed to the scene, conducting rescue operations under challenging weather conditions. The tragedy led to a nationwide investigation into rail safety protocols and infrastructure maintenance in Spain. Victims and their families commemorated this day as a solemn reminder of the importance of public transit safety measures.

From early July 2012, the Meiyu rain front stalled over Kyushu, unleashing torrential downpours. Oita's Hita and Nakatsu cities experienced severe flooding, submerging homes and blocking roads. Landslides in Fukuoka's Asakura city claimed the life of one resident and destroyed multiple properties. Rescue teams worked around the clock to evacuate stranded villagers and clear debris. The disaster highlighted the challenges of infrastructure resilience amid intense seasonal rains. Local governments reviewed disaster response protocols and invested in improved flood control systems.

On July 3, 2021, intense rainfall triggered a massive debris flow in the Izusan district of Atami, Japan. The fast-moving torrent of mud and rocks engulfed residential neighborhoods, catching many residents off guard. Over 20 people lost their lives, and dozens of homes were buried or severely damaged. Rescuers battled unstable slopes and ongoing rain to reach survivors amid dangerous conditions. The disaster prompted reviews of land-use planning, early warning systems, and emergency evacuation protocols. Communities have since focused on rebuilding and strengthening disaster preparedness against future landslides.

On July 3, 2023, an explosion ripped through a second-floor unit in a mixed-use building in Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo. Four individuals sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious, and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Firefighters contained a subsequent blaze, preventing further damage to adjacent offices and residences. Officials launched an investigation into the cause, examining possible gas leaks or improper storage of chemicals. The incident raised safety concerns for older buildings with complex tenant mixes in central Tokyo. Local authorities reviewed inspection protocols for multi-occupancy structures to enhance public safety.