'After the birth of our second child, she relapsed and was admitted to hospital again. Just imagine buying bottled water in a train station, than suddenly get hit with blood and body parts. Mr Wade said: 'Melsadie is pretty well behaved. This was perhaps because, in the back of my mind, I always knew help and support were available. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene. She was a resident of Paharganj area of Delhi. I find it hard to believe no one witnessed it, as even the train conductor or people looking out from the front of the train would have seen the impact. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 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. Cleo-summed it up best. The court heard Ms Redmond had a bill from her electricity supplier of 334 outstanding, a bill from her gas supplier of 638 and she was in rent arrears of 1499.37. Pathologist Dr Rezan Guardi confirmed that the woman died from multiple injuries. Our DIY expert, Beth Allen, founder of HIP Chicks (Home Improvement Project Chicks), knows which tools you need to take on big projects by yourself. In . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I agree with steve@CPFC, there is no point trying to criticize this person. Her family may be pressured by the train company to pay a "fine" but they have no obligation to pay and any company should be condemned by the public for badgering a grieving family. I think health ministry and public health departments should be more proactive to combat this epidemic of suicide, why?". The law is illogical and wrong, because it can make you to use "super glue" ,so to speak, to join each family member together 24/7 for just having peace of mind. Ms Redmond then brought Melsadie back over the gate to the public area of the platform, before returning up the stairs to the bridge over the platforms. DS Rees confirmed that such an arrangement had been agreed, before taking the hearing through the hours leading up to Ms Redmond's death. Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Ppl who experienced this will be traumatised. I very much doubt that she took her own life so that people would miss their flights from Narita. Based on the collateral damage you think was somehow purposely premeditated? tired of the traffic backed up from suicides? , updated Royal Mail worker Zdenka Yabani spiralled downhill after a scan of her unborn daughter revealed the news that her baby was 'small' and could have a facial abnormality. According to investigators, her body was hit by the front car and then propelled five meters, through the glass door of a station shop that was situated on the platform. "I have been late 3 times this month because someone thought to throw themselves in front of a train.". Who "died" and made you the queen of Japanese suicide ethics/morality? Plus, in Japanese society, past and present, there is NO stigmata on suicide. Of course people who witness this are traumatised and i don't think anyone would deny this. I think I'd be sick to my stomach if I witnessed that. All trains should be like Namboku line - no stress there. Describing the CCTV footage, DS Rees told the inquest: 'Her behaviour, as a police officer watching, was not normal. I think they should think about others rather be self centered. Of course she didn't. Thank You. If you've been impacted by this story, Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. As Cleo said - a permanent solution to a temporary problem. To his horror, later that evening Zdenka walked through the door, doused in diesel fuel. UPPER WEST SIDE, NY A woman died after jumping in front of a train at the West 72nd Street and Broadway subway station Thursday night, an NYPD spokeswoman told Patch. Another sad and quiet tragedy unfolds. There are many many reasons for that, from mental illness to terminal illness to simple congenital self-centredness; but with the possible exception of the terminally ill, it's a permanent solution to a temporary problem that leaves far too much mess for those left behind to have to clean up. 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. On January 8 2018, the husband took his two children to school and returned home to find the paperwork for the transfer of hospitals lying on the computer keyboard, before he discovered his wife had thrown herself in the path of a high speed train, tragically killing her and his unborn daughter. That's truly sad. 'Had police been observing her, they would have approached her because of her behaviour.'. steve: "Here is a bit of advice to those who seem to think this woman was selfish or a bad person. You know, the earthquakes, the rolling blackouts, the heat, etc. Peopel, pleased educate yourselves on mental illness and what makes a person suicidal and how they are thinking. I am even more glad like i choose to work from home, never socialse anymore and just be with those who matter. But before that can even happen, the stigma in society of seeking help needs to be broken. Morre and more we see a lack of empathy for those who suffer.Modern society? All of you who said "she was selfish" knew her right? Email: editor@japantoday.com Make it "trendy"??! It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. She was seen wrapped in a poncho walking hand-in-hand with daughter Melsadie, who was wearing alittle furry parker jacket with a winter hat and gloves, at the station one hour and 12 minutes before their deaths. 2. the guy then got stuck between the platform and the train and it was a huge mess, he said. I am not trying to be rude but making statements like "taking it out on others" is ridiculous. The woman jumped in front of a southbound A train at Rockaway Boulevard around 10 a.m., police said. Compassion is free. bass4funk; terruble, you were late 3 times because someone ended their life. What if she was from Fukushima or near the area? Zdenka kept her third pregnancy a secret from her husband for five months, the coroner heard. 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. 'Stop and think' is always good advice. All of you who said "she was selfish" knew her right? Key Highlights. There has to be a point where we can finally stop writing about the lack of awareness of and help for the mentally ill or emotionally unstable in Japan because someone with enough influence actually decided to do something about it for once. They don't realize how much of a mental block depression puts on a person. They do not dwell on the horror and get on with their lives. 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. According to CCTV footage, she was waiting for the train's arrival and at 3 pm, she jumped in front of a running train. We should be sad that a woman couldn't face anymore life and think of her family who have lost a loved one. 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. By Call the Samaritans on 116 123 or email them atjo@samaritans.org. Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. With 35.000 suicides per year, it is not the lady who had a problem, but the society which is inducing people to suicide. And then, once they are gone, the constant wondering of "Could I have done more?" Suruga bank provides a variety of services including onlinebank accounts and loans, speciallytailoredto foreign customers living in Japan. 6 IRT train at the station at 68th Street and Lexington Avenue at 12:01 P.M. yesterday, transit authorities said. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. I find it utterly ridiculous that people call this woman "selfish" based on the fact that she somehow, in her morbidly depressed state of mind Selfish? the fact is we have to understand that people who kill themselves are in no state to start considering others, they don't even want to live. and even "Didnt he/she love me enough to try and get better/help themselves" can drive people to their own dark place. We can expect more people to commit suicide if they feel they can't survive in this country. She had to have felt some pain there. It is six minutes after she places herself onto that platform that she places herself in the path of the train.'. My friends husband died last year through suicide. Incredibly (or perhaps not so incredibly) another person did the same thing there today. Police are currently trying to identify the deceased. She is at ease with mum, she is very patient, she follows mum and allows herself to be picked up.'. I understand it completely. It seems like it is getting worse. She was, probably as a result of her morbidly depressed state of mind thinking and acting selfishly, ie without thought of others. The coroner heard how the religious pair met while they were both living in the Czech Republic, before separately travelling to America and reconnecting. Firefighters responded to the station around 5:45 p.m., and EMS pronounced the woman dead on the scene, officials told Patch. It's very sad. A man has been charged after he allegedly jumped onto train tracks near one of Sydney's busiest stations, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing chaos for commuters. CCTV footage from the location shows a woman jumping in front of a moving train in Ghatkopar station in Mumbai. I read all your posts and I think you all missed something. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Join the leaders of English Education for Children in Japan! 'When she was well, we never had confrontations, the only time we argued was when she didn't want to take her medication. 3. theres Thousands of Japanese who "dont fit into society" & they are fine with it & Don't care. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. How absurd and heartless to say, "legalize suicide". More like a temporary solution to a permanent problem steve@CPFC - "Compassion is free" and wasted on the feeble minded. 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.". It's too bad someone chose to end their life in such a way to so traumatize others. 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