On the afternoon of 26 August, a rise of about 10 centimeters was discovered on a municipal road in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, closing a roughly 250-meter section near the site to traffic. A moped accident occurred, and the rider complained of chest pain.
On the afternoon of 26 August, a witness reported a raised section of a municipal road in Tangimachi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka. Police confirmed that the road had risen by up to approximately 10 centimeters across an area measuring about 10 meters square. The road is expected to experience heavy traffic, and it was pointed out that nearby residents and others may also have been affected.
Fukuoka City is investigating the cause, believing that the rise may have been caused by the heavy rain. It was reported that heavy rain had been falling since around 6:30 p.m. on 26 August, consistent with observation data from near the site.
A moped also fell at the site, and the male rider complained of chest pain. A roughly 250-meter section near the site has been closed to traffic for restoration work.