At least 30 people has been rushed to the hospital after an attacked by bees in south-western Japan.

During the race in Saga city, athletes were set upon by the bees as they ran near a river bank.
Rescuers said, “I have never experienced anything like this before. Many people complained of sickness although no one collapsed. Some people reported they saw a swarm of bees which looked like a black cloud,” he said.

An injured said, “I heard hollow booming behind my head and soon felt pain. When I saw what it was, it was a honeybee”.

At least 3,200 runners had took part in the race.