An accidental discharge of bear spray inside a Japan Post office resulted in five people being hospitalised on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the city of Sennan, Osaka Prefecture, prompting an emergency response. Authorities believe the spray was unintentionally activated while being handled by a postal worker. Victims reported experiencing eye and throat irritation, leading to their transportation to a local hospital for treatment. The post office was temporarily evacuated to allow for ventilation, and operations have since resumed. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge to prevent similar occurrences.