That's truly sad. Of course people who witness this are traumatised and i don't think anyone would deny this. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Do you know how much money her family is going to have to pay to the train company for this? If you have lived throug or witnessed a love one living through the hell of severe mental illness you would know why i say these things. At those speeds there's going to be a mess. I would liek to see an awareness programme for people to understand mental illnes, depression and suicide better. contact the editor here. A young mother who was behind on her rent and bills gathered her three-year-old daughter in her arms and jumped in front of a train, an inquest has heard. They charge millions of yen for stoppages, extra work, etc But also unlucky. If she were aware enough of her surroundings and were able to fully assess her situation, she likely wouldn't have jumped in the first place. Mr Wade asked the officer: 'I think your financial investigator looked at whether she had made a voluntary arrangement in terms of indebtedness through court proceedings. There are organizations and individuals out there that are trying to deal with this societal problem, but I think it takes a very special type of person to be able to tackle this head-on. I doubt she thought that she would harm anybody else in the process, and it's wrong to assume she wanted to. By
I am so sorry for this poor soul and the people affected, particularly the poor driver who had to witness this. They see, but many if not most times do not register what occurred, they let things go much faster and do not let it get to them. If anything, Government action should be to reach out to the weak to remind them they are loved. Why, no, of course I'm not being sarcastic! "Why couldnt I help?" It's simple ease of access. ( ) A. bad B. badly C. good D . While this might sound callous, the Narita Express (airport-bound ones anyway) is the worst train to jump in front of as far as ruining other people's days- I wonder how many people missed their flights because of this? Not sure what you're saying in the last line, here are you saying you doubt others were traumatized? Another sad and quiet tragedy unfolds. I wouldn't be surprised if some of those injuries were from bone fragments or other parts that came off from the impact. More people rush to help the duo, and they are eventually pulled onto the platform. "I have been late 3 times this month because someone thought to throw themselves in front of a train.". (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.). I think health ministry and public health departments should be more proactive to combat this epidemic of suicide, In . Swiftly after, the couple received a letter from the Overseas Department stating they would have to pay to transfer hospitals - which sent Zdenka's mood spiralling, assistant coroner Alison Mccormick heard. But before that can even happen, the stigma in society of seeking help needs to be broken. Also, Japan's teen suicide rate is among the highest in the world. Nevertheless, that doesn't excuse the fact that Japan is in dire need of social support services, anywhere from distress centers for abused women or victims of rape to trauma counselling and psychiatric treatment. 'We were aware that pregnancy was a difficult time for her in terms of her mental health. Following the pregnancy news, the mother-of-two decided she didn't want to deliver her third child at Wexham Park Hospital, instead wanting to transfer to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, yearning for a different experience from her first two births, the coroner heard. 0 Comment. Your lack of compassion for someone who is obviously driven to the end of her wits psychologically for reasons none of us is privy to is staggering. In this case I'd bet she didnt want anything more than what she got. In a startling incident at the Dadar station Maharashtra's Mumbai, a woman jumped before a train. Northbound 5 trains are running local from Third Avenue-149th Street to 180th Street. This article tells us where she died but not where she was from. According to investigators, the woman, believed to have been aged in her 40s or 50s, was standing on the third platform at Shin-Koiwa Station at around 10:00 a.m. She then moved to the edge of the platform as the Narita Express airport service approached, on schedule, at 10:04 a.m. and threw herself in front of the train, which was travelling at around 110 kph. EXCLUSIVE - Revealed: Carol Kirkwood's secret toyboy fianc - 13 years her junior - is a divorced police 'Digital antidepressants' to be rolled out on the NHS as health bosses give eight apps and web-based therapy Do not sell or share my personal information. Add Your Voice to CantaNYC, a Community Chorus! Describing CCTV footage showing the mother and daughter, Assistant Coroner Ian Wade KC said: Sadly, what we can see is that she gathers Melsadie up in her arms and jumps carefully from the platform and is then struck by the train.. At this low point rational thinking is almost gone, the main thing is to end the life. I think they should think about others rather be self centered. The inquest continues. To his horror, later that evening Zdenka walked through the door, doused in diesel fuel. July 13, 2011 05:00 pm JST. People who commit suicide are selfish and in this case she even hurt innocent bystanders. @BurakuminDes - I take your point, and I think anyone rational would agree with you, but I also think when you get to the point that you are thinking about diving in front of a train you are probably beyond rational thinking. On January 2 2018, the couple went to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for a baby scan where they were told the infant was 'small' and may have a facial deformity. I was trying to get rid of her sadness.'. Had police been observing her, they would have approached her because of her behaviour., The coroner said: At this stage, Melsadie is becoming rather frustrated and upset with her. We should never condemn the mentally ill this way because it causes trouble to passengers etc. Zdenka kept her third pregnancy a secret from her husband for five months, the coroner heard. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts. Was she a member of this community? Some say the most efficient way is to jump into an active volcano. A mix of what's trending on our other sites, Japan reports 13,950 new coronavirus cases, 1st foreign cruise ship in 3 years arrives in Japan, Japan births hit all-time low in 2022; below 800,000 for 1st time, 'Paper City': The untold story of the firebombing of Tokyo in World War II, Putin orders Ukraine border tightening as drones hit Russia, Japanese Americans who won redress, now fight for Black reparations, Musk accuses media of racism after newspapers drop 'Dilbert' cartoon. You are quite certain to succeed with something like this. Steve: you make some excellent points about the ones left behind. That wouldn't be selfish, it would be malevolent. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. 'It made me late for work' -type posts - Yes indeed. Commenting on the CCTV footage of Ms Redmond, DS Rees said: Her behaviour, as a police officer watching, was not normal. I hope to hear from you. It is always good to be prepared for this happening to anyone close to you as this is so hard and frustrating to deal with. The week a train derailment poisoned an entire town in Ohio, the transportation secretary, the man in charge of preventing train derailments, held a press conference attacking White construction . So yes, prevention starts in the early years. Meaning that I don't believe that Japanese people, generally speaking here, take things like this in the same manner as many if not most westerners do. Reports suggested that the woman was accused in a case. Woman killed by oncoming train in Bensonhurst: NYPD. Mr Wade said: 'The next thing she appears to do, she does when no member of the public is in her immediate vicinity. Several witnesses . My life is more complicated>. I've seen suicide, lived with it from someone close and i would never blame them for the hurt it caused me and others. There are times when the person is such a low point that death seems the only option. The comments below have been moderated in advance. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Nearly half of British viewers believe ethnic minorities and LGBT communities are over-represented on TV, Is YOUR wood burner at risk? . - Imagine how you would feel if you were standing in the kiosk buying some brunch and a body flies through the window knocking you off your feet. They were sick. 2. Burakimin, come on man. and even "Didnt he/she love me enough to try and get better/help themselves" can drive people to their own dark place. Perhaps you propose a fine be imposed?
It breaks my heart. Subsequently, a train slows to a halt on the tracks. The coroner said Ms Redmond was mainly carrying Melsadie during the time she was at the station, but was also seen walking hand in hand with her at various stages. It is being investigated by police as a suspected case of 'child destruction . NOT everything is easy. The BTP officer said that the mother and daughter again spent time walking from platform to platform before climbing the footbridge, where Melsadie was seen looking 'distressed' and was picked up by Ms Redmond. We can expect more people to commit suicide if they feel they can't survive in this country. By 6pm, CCTV footage showed that Ms Redmond was with Melsadie and she tried to book an Uber toBeaconsfield and made a call to her mother. She had jumped in front of the train with her . Kiosk and bystanders apparently unhurt. , updated Remove the stigma and try to help society understand it is the same as any other illness, nothing to be ashamed of. British Summer Time begins in March but do you wind your watch forward Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Could Northern Ireland become the UK's Silicon Valley? It seems some people don't understand the meaning of the word 'selfish': lacking consideration for others. Maybe we should ask ourselves how could we do that instead of pointing the finger? I am not trying to be rude but making statements like "taking it out on others" is ridiculous. Bad decision on her part. Seems the bottom line in some of these posts is "I don't care about you or what you do, just don't inconvenience us.". We should sop thinking so much about ourselves, ok we are late for work, but a fellow human has died, their shoudl be pity for the deceased and their family not bitterness and anger.Humanity needs a lot of improvement. Everyone could feel and understand each other as much as they understand themselves and events like this would probably cease to exist. Cleo -- how dare you choose to lecture someone who is contemplating suicide? This was perhaps because, in the back of my mind, I always knew help and support were available. I dont believe that the people who saw what happened really have registered in their minds what they saw. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene. As for counselling, this country's culture is built on saving face. I doubt if she needs any now. I'm sure she didn't mean to be knocked back onto the platform when she jumped. That's truly sad. She would have known this if she had been thinking about it previous to the act, but did it anyway. I think I'd be sick to my stomach if I witnessed that. Police say although there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, the events were captured by a station security camera. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. She died at the scene. Mabye we shoudl point our fingers at that rather tahn the victim. 'She in fact picks Melsadie up and literally hoists her over that locked gate and places her on the platform. It might not get better. I`m not a psychologist but that would be my impression. Down right scary !!!!! Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. As for the deceased person, as we do not know anything about her, it is a little early to judge her motives. Just legalize euthanasia. A mess, yes. Not one of you seem to consider that maybe this woman had fallen into depression due to the current situation caused by TEPCO or the Earthquake / Tsunami. The identity of the woman is unknown at this time. JR will be amply compensated for this, as in all other suicides. In a startling incident at the Dadar station Maharashtra's Mumbai, a woman jumped before a train. more than 34000 people kill themself in Japan every year, that is horrible! Thoughtless, yes. The Government try to hire more psychologists, but they are never enough; they address the symptoms, but eventually miss the root cause of the problem. I am even more glad like i choose to work from home, never socialse anymore and just be with those who matter. A Great Western Railway employee, Anna Bodja, who witnessed the tragic death, said: 'I heard the fast train approaching, I heard the announcement and I saw the announcement on the board. Spend some time reading up about mental illness and especially depression. If your going to do it don't risk others. According to police, the woman, Premalatha of Senthil Nagar in Urapakkam, had quarrelled . TOKYO. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. 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