A maintenance worker at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo has died after becoming trapped inside a ride mechanism during routine maintenance operations.

The worker, identified as Kamimura Hina, was reportedly trapped inside the "Flying Balloon" ride for approximately five hours before the incident resulted in their death.

The incident occurred while the employee was conducting routine maintenance on the attraction at the Tokyo entertainment complex. Tokyo Dome City Attractions is a popular amusement park located in central Tokyo.

Details about how the worker became trapped in the ride mechanism and the circumstances leading to the death have not been released. The incident appears to have involved the internal workings of the Flying Balloon attraction during what was described as standard maintenance procedures.

Local authorities are likely investigating the workplace accident. No information has been provided about potential safety protocol violations or mechanical failures that may have contributed to the incident.