Nishikawa Takanori apologizes for “Inazuma Rock Festival 2018” accident

Nishikawa Takanori, originally from the Shiga Prefecture and also an ambassador to tourism in the area dreamed of wanting a music festival in his hometown and the result is the “Inazuma Rock Festival 2018” which celebrated it’s 10th year anniversary this past weekend.

Unfortunately, a female staff member who was cleaning from the roof area fell 32-feet (10 meters high) and was reported by media as being seriously injured.

「イナズマロック フェス’18」Day３最終日を終え２日が経ちましたが、最後のご挨拶が遅れて申し訳ありません。既に一部報道でご存知の方もいらっしゃるかと思いますが、23日の公演後に会場で事故があり、ご心配をおかけしました。報道の内容に誤りがあり、当該スタッフも軽傷で、検査結果も良好です。

— 西川貴教 (@TMR15) September 26, 2018

当該スタッフも順調に回復し、必ず次のイナズマで今まで以上の働きを約束してくれました。とはいえ起こったことは真摯に受け止め、今後もお客様のみならず、スタッフを含め関係者一同いま一度安全管理を徹底し、皆様に安心してお楽しみ頂けるイベントにしていく所存ですので、よろしくお願い致します。

— 西川貴教 (@TMR15) September 26, 2018

Nishikawa Takanori posted on Twitter:

“I am sorry that this is coming out late, but I think some of you know through news reports that there was an accident at the venue after the performances on the 23rd.  I apologize for worrying people.

Nishikawa went on to say:

“The reports from the press was incorrect, the staff member was slightly injured and the results from her exam was good.  The staff member is recovering and promised to work harder than ever.  I will take what happened seriously and to everyone involved, including staff, in charge of safety management, we will continue to make events that can be enjoyed with peace in mind for everyone, so please join us”.

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