Spitz Drummer Tatsuo Sakiyama Injured in Traffic Accident
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Tatsuo Sakiyama, the drummer of the popular Japanese rock band Spitz, has been taken to hospital after a traffic accident.
He was sent to the hospital by ambulance after the accident happened.
Spitz shared the news on their official website. The band said his life is not in danger.
However, they explained that Sakiyama was hit hard across his whole body. Because of this, he needs medical care.
The band said he must stay in the hospital for a while. He needs treatment and time to recover.
Spitz also spoke about what this means for the band's activities. They said they will share more information later.
The band did not give exact details about when Sakiyama might return. Fans have sent many messages of support online.
Spitz is well known in Japan and has been active for many years. News of the accident has surprised many fans.
Vocabulary7 words
- traffic accident
- a crash involving a vehicle
- ambulance
- a vehicle that takes hurt people to hospital
- official website
- a website run by a group itself
- danger
- a risk of serious harm
- medical care
- help from doctors or nurses
- treatment
- care given to help someone get better
- recover
- to return to normal health
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1. The drummer of Spitz 2. On their official website 3. No
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Tatsuo Sakiyama, the drummer of the popular Japanese rock band Spitz, has been taken to _____ after a traffic accident.
He was sent to the hospital by _____ after the accident happened.
Spitz shared the news on their official _____.
The band said his life is not in _____.
However, they explained that Sakiyama was hit hard across his whole _____.
Because of this, he needs medical _____.
The band said he must stay in the hospital for a _____.
He needs treatment and time to _____.
Spitz also spoke about what this means for the band's _____.
Fans have sent many messages of _____ online.
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