The driver was detained by Tokyo police after attempting to escape. Local media said the 30-year-old suspect has claimed he committed an “act of terror.”

The incident occurred on Tuesday, about 10 minutes past midnight, on Takeshita Street in Shibuya Ward, the Tokyo Daily News reported.

The vehicle reportedly traveled about 130 meters after ramming the pedestrians before coming to a halt.

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