According to Kuriyama's agency, the accident occurred on August 25 during the evening. Kuriyama was attending a staff meeting in Tokyo.She slipped walking down steps after it had been raining heavily.
Kuriyama was sent to the emergency room to check for injury. Doctors determined that the tibia and fibula bones of her right leg had been fractured.
On August 26, Kuriyama underwent surgery to fix her right leg. The surgery was a success. The actress will spend the next 3 weeks in the hospital for further treatment and healing. Doctors estimate that it will take 2 months for the fracture to completely heal.
Chiaki who is currently starring in the Fuji TV drama "HEAT" (every Tuesday after 10:00)Luckily finished filming before the accident.