Following a scan, the couple were overjoyed to find out their prayers had been answered and they were expecting a little girl. , updated Have some compassion for the victims here. This article tells us where she died but not where she was from. No counseling available in this country? Plus, in Japanese society, past and present, there is NO stigmata (sic) on suicide. Spend some time reading up about mental illness and especially depression.". They were sick. A 35-year-old man allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a suburban train in Maharashtra's Thane district, a police official said on Thursday. CHENNAI: A 36-year-old woman attempted suicide by jumping in front of an EMU train with her 4-year-old son near Urapakkam on Thursday. (Just read today's article about women running into problems with loan companies. The inquest was told that between 2005 and 2015 while living in the UK, Zdenka had eight admissions to hospital, with half relating to being pregnant or having been pregnant. Put up the fences and legalize suicide so people will go for a needle rather than a train. She needed help, and should have had easy access to it -- no one debates that. 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. Shortly afterwards, Ms Redmond and Melsadie were seen to enter Taplow stationand the pair remained at the station for around 20 minutes. I`m not a psychologist but that would be my impression. 'Selfish' is a description, not a judgement. In . No - she simply didn't think of the effect her action would have on others. Counseling is almost never heard of and even mentioning that you have a mental sickness is already a death sentence, people will shun you like the Ebola virus. A woman in Mumbai's Kandivali area committed suicide by jumping in front of a Mumbai local train on Wednesday afternoon. Everyone here is making very very good points - but then everyone here (I am presuming!) What is wrong wih you people, did you grow up in the 19th century? The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Several witnesses . I always wonder if train jumpers are so frustrated w/ society, that this is their final, middle-finger salute. 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 . More people rush to help the duo, and they are eventually pulled onto the platform. This really involves picking her right up to the extent of leaning over. A six-month-old baby boy died Friday after a woman jumped in front of an oncoming subway train at St. Clair West station. 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. But she couldn't be part of that society, could she? Japan Cleo -- aecho11 says it all. Or do you think it's more 'compassionate' to just tut-tut and let the suicidal get on with it? Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast 'We met a Princess'! According to CCTV footage, she was waiting for the train's arrival and at 3 pm, she jumped in front of a running train. 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. theres Thousands of Japanese who "dont fit into society" & they are fine with it & Don't care. ( ) A. for B. in C. during D. since. Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Should donate blood on a regular basis and visit third world poor countries to put life in perspective. Steve's right! Ms Redmond was seen wrapped in a poncho, walking hand in hand with Melsadie, who was dressed in a little furry parker jacket and wearing a winter hat and gloves. It seems some people don't understand the meaning of the word 'selfish': lacking consideration for others. Some subway lines were rerouted. Just weeks before her tragic railway death, the family of four had returned to their flat in Merton Road, Slough, Berks., following a 'wonderful' Christmas spent with friends in Manchester and Scotland. This poor woman living in Tokyo had been through too much recently. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 2023 GPlusMedia Inc. Police said Wednesday that a woman jumped from a platform into the path of an express train in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward on Tuesday morning, killing herself and injuring four bystanders. The inquest was set to continue for five days. That's truly sad. 16:07 GMT 13 Nov 2020 And the number is increasing - the year before was around 30.000. Furious motorist is fined 650 after council worker paints disabled bay around his parked car. I wouldn't be surprised if some of those injuries were from bone fragments or other parts that came off from the impact. Leighane Melsadie Redmond, 27, had been taken to court over unpaid bills before jumping onto the tracks at Taplow station in Buckinghamshire on February 18, 2019. A young mother was killed when she jumped in front of the train at the Wellawa Waraddana railway crossing yesterday (24) afternoon. Other people after all have nothing to do with their grief. Peopel, pleased educate yourselves on mental illness and what makes a person suicidal and how they are thinking. I think most people sadly have had some kind of contact with mental illness and/or suicide by the time they reach "our age". It seems like it is getting worse. 6 IRT train at the station at 68th Street and Lexington Avenue at 12:01 P.M. yesterday, transit authorities said. Thank You. There is a good deal of toing and froing.'. A woman along with her four-year-old daughter allegedly jumped in front of a goods train following a dispute in the family near Meva Nawada railway station of Sahaspur, police said on Saturday. By However, it doesn't excuse what I feel is an overwhelming atmosphere herein - that people are criticizing that woman for not thinking about the aftermath of her suicide. It was found later from other CCTV camera rec. 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Many Japanese still believe suicide is honorable and ends not only the suffering of oneself but takes the burden away from those around them as well. Wow! Was she a member of this community? Gleams Akihabara 703 Stevea great comment from you that doesn't go on to blame her parents and childhood! The following service changes were implemented, according to the MTA: If you or somebody you know are having suicidal thoughts call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 1-888-NYC-WELL (9355) to speak with a counselor. To his horror, later that evening Zdenka walked through the door, doused in diesel fuel. They also default on life insurance (which I think goes to the company, but not sure on that one). Instead of complaining about a few delays to your business i would advise learning a bit about what goes through peoples minds at this time.the fact that someone would actually go through with the act says a lot. Northbound 3 trains are running on the 5 line from Nevins Street to 149th Street-Grand Concourse. No one as far as I can see is accusing suicides in general or this woman in particular of being malevolent. 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. cleo - You're right. On the day she had received news that some of her debt burdens had been relieved, if she had entered into a payment agreement which she did, and she was supposed to have started a new employment so her financial situation was potentially going to change.. It's simple ease of access. 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. I dont believe that the people who saw what happened really have registered in their minds what they saw. So, after that experience I'm not so keen on excusing those people. I think they should think about others rather be self centered. Police say although there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, the events were captured by a station security camera. Of course if professionals could have reached this person first the outcome may have been different. Mr Hector Bradley . When you are in a state of mind that jumping in front of a train is the best solution to your problems, you are in a very dark place indeed, and rational thought would be a struggle I'm guessing. It came about a month after a man was hit. She ended her own life. It is terribly sad that the woman felt she had to end her life, and needless to say a horrible experience for the four people hit by her body. The Japan you do not see everyday up there in the mountains is incredibly stressful. (Thanks to Ben Orlove for the tip.) It was an awful experience. I doubt she thought that she would harm anybody else in the process, and it's wrong to assume she wanted to. Who "died" and made you the queen of Japanese suicide ethics/morality? Yesterday Mr Yabani said: 'She kept saying 'this country doesn't want me' and 'nobody wants me here. Just another day in Japan. I would liek to see an awareness programme for people to understand mental illnes, depression and suicide better. The coroner said: 'At this stage, Melsadie is becoming rather frustrated and upset with her. Police said Wednesday that a woman jumped from a platform into the path of an express train in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward on Tuesday morning, killing herself and injuring four bystanders. It is six minutes after she places herself onto that platform that she places herself in the path of the train.'. Sorry to sound flippant, but every life lost is (often) another 3,4,5 scarred. This is amazing!! There are few posters on here who don't say it's a shame she did what she did, and that it's horrible she reached such a point where she felt this was the only option. A police official familiar with the case said . contact the editor here. The inquest heard Ms Redmond had a bill to her electricity supplier of 334 outstanding, a bill to her gas supplier of 638 and she was in rent arrears of 1499.37. It is thinking like that that results in Japan having such a pathetic mental health system, and mental illness still having such a stigma here. I am even more glad like i choose to work from home, never socialse anymore and just be with those who matter. NOT everything is easy. She died at the scene. CCTV footage from the location shows a woman jumping in front of a moving train in Ghatkopar station in Mumbai. . To those who have lost a loved one to suicide, me included, compassion is needed. She took care.'. In this case I'd bet she didnt want anything more than what she got. 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've been close enough to the edge that I remember feeling nothing but fear, just being scared to hell, and debilitating sadness. 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. I think there can be no doubt whatsoever that the people hit by this woman's body are suffering trauma. This was perhaps because, in the back of my mind, I always knew help and support were available. 'It made me late for work' -type posts - Yes indeed. With 35.000 suicides per year, it is not the lady who had a problem, but the society which is inducing people to suicide. A tragedy and a waste of a life. New Delhi: A woman jumped in front of the Delhi Metro train at Model Town Metro station on Saturday and committed suicide. She later made a number of phone calls, including one to her prospective employer and another 'fairly lengthy' call with her landlord, Hightown Housing Association. Fax: +81 3 5829 5919 In this case I'd bet she didnt want anything more than what she got. 'I noticed a woman in a white jacket back away and start running across the platform.'. Don't you think that's part of the problem here guys? I know about this and how the mind will not allow rational thought, how all help means nothing and life is pointless. Most of us are simply turned off or revulsed and have enough problems on our plate everyday without having to come up with extra strength to help others, expecially those with desperately deep needs. It's a shame that because of her actions others were hurt, and with the Japanese being as they are, I doubt as well that others were traumatized by this woman's actions as well. 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But then, I think maybe people who do this are actually going for the effect - going out with a bang, so to speak. That's what this woman did, she took her personal problem and ruined a whole bunch of strangers' lives with them. I personally think the whole 'ganbare' and 'I must not make a scene' are partially to blame. She would have known this if she had been thinking about it previous to the act, but did it anyway. There is something seriously wrong with a lot of peoples thinking here and i think you need to add a bit of humanity and empathy to your souls. OZONE PARK, Queens A woman was killed after she jumped in front of a train Friday morning, policesaid. If you are screwed up, go into that forest at the foot of Fuji and do us all a favour PS - don't wanna sound callous, she may have been mentally sick, but it's possible this selfish woman has destroyed other people's lives. 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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. Another deluded individual. 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. So please don't accuse me of not understanding, I understand it all far too well. Morre and more we see a lack of empathy for those who suffer.Modern society? What if she was from Fukushima or near the area? 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. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts. In a moving tribute, her husband JudeYabani told an inquest: 'I will never regret having her in my life.'. If it happened to your loved one would you like them to be called "selfish" and other nasty words? Japan has a major cultural flaw. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. I think we all have contemplated it at one time or another? Make it "trendy"??! I doubt the woman calculated the angle of bounce. As for counselling, this country's culture is built on saving face. A woman died after jumping in front of a Brooklyn-bound L train Friday night. Mother cradled baby daughter and 'carefully jumped' in front of train, inquest hears. Because you have compassion for those who commit suicide doesn't mean you don't also have foranyone who has had to witness and deal with it. Better to choose death. tired of the traffic backed up from suicides? The reason is that it was an express train -good chance of succeeding. I hope people here look around with a bit more empathy; remember your own humanity, and reach out. Why, of course it is! That's gotta be the first time that's ever happened. She died at the scene. You are quite certain to succeed with something like this. where a woman and a child were at various subway stations yesterday . We should never condemn the mentally ill this way because it causes trouble to passengers etc. Regardless of her true mental state prior to jumping, I place blame for neither the damages nor the resulting trauma on that woman. Steve@CPFC - 100% agree with all of your posts on this thread. Very well said, I totally agree with you on this. . The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene. I think it is wrong and low class to criticise someone who found that this was the best thing for them. I saw this on the news this morning, and it was truly horrible. The MTA confirmed that somebody was hit at the station and that 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 train service was affected by the ensuing emergency response. Personal Assistant for Older New Yorkers in Manhattan, Holy Uproar After Adams Decries Separation Of Church And State, 'People Will Die': FDNY Fire Chiefs Argue Demotions Endanger Public, Winter Storm Dumps Nearly 6 Inches Of Snow Over Parts Of NYC. They don't realize how much of a mental block depression puts on a person. The investigation into the woman's death is still ongoing, police told Patch. Describing the CCTV footage, DS Rees told the inquest: 'Her behaviour, as a police officer watching, was not normal. 3) While they are probably aware they will cause major inconvenience to the company and other passengers, and worse (as is the case here with the people hit by her body), they know they will be seen and found. Another example of what happens when emotions are pent up through the pressure of life in Japan. 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. . Mabye we shoudl point our fingers at that rather tahn the victim. Maybe J-goverment needs to import more U.S. and western Psycologist that is familar with the Japanese culture and approach from a different angle. bass4funk; terruble, you were late 3 times because someone ended their life. Giving evidence at the Berkshire Coroner's Court in Reading, Mr Yabani explained that the pair moved to Slough in 2007 after he accepted the role of Minister at St Andrews Church and Zdenka was pregnant with their first son. Several witnesses told police they saw the woman jump from the edge of the platform and get hit by the train around 5:20 p.m., an NYPD spokeswoman said. She was taken to Mount Sinai West, where she was pronounced dead. The coroner heard how the religious pair met while they were both living in the Czech Republic, before separately travelling to America and reconnecting. She is at ease with mum, she is very patient, she follows mum and allows herself to be picked up.'. 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? Female carer who bit off part of a pub landlady's ear during vicious bar brawl is jailed for 14 months. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Her life ,her decision, her responsibilityshe is (or was) an adult with full responsibility and legal rights for goodness sake! The distressed woman leapt in front of a northbound D train as it entered the station near 86th Street shortly before 9 am, according to authorities. Cut her some slack. 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. If you've been impacted by this story, Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. This woman has, through her actions, seriously affected many others. It might not get better. Again, it's sad she did it, but you DO know that when a person kills themselves on the rails the family may have to pay the expenses for clean up and delays, etc., right? Whatever the reason, it is clearly a very selfish act indeed. There was no criminality. 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. Young mother, 27, who was behind on her rent and bills as she struggled with cost of living took her three-year-old daughter by the hand and walked in front of a train, inquest hears My life is more complicated>. over 100 people off themselves everyday, many use trains. The 26-year-old woman has been identified as Sonakshi Garg. While it is a sad event, the method in which she did was selfish to say the least. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It is true that mental illness is still taboo in Japan and that is a lot of the problem. I place it on the society that failed to recognize the symptoms of her impending self-destruction (or worse, chose to ignore them), the cultural history of seeing suicide as a viable option to ending one's problems, and the lack of support in general for the prevention of suicide and the need to change this ancient mindset. If you want to feel preachy you can even require psychological counseling but give them some out of the way place to do it. Remove the stigma and try to help society understand it is the same as any other illness, nothing to be ashamed of. the point is that he couldn't sleep for a couple of days and said he couldn't get the sound of the train hitting the guy's head out of his mind..he still sometimes speaks about it. Brooklyn, NY - A 43-year-old woman was killed when she jumped in front of a northbound C train at Nostrand Avenue and Fulton Street in Flatbush at around 10:20 p.m. on March 19. When the temperature gets hotter,many people do strange things they would not have done in a normal situation. to seek help? 'Stop and think' is always good advice. the person was sick of mind. Leighane Melsadie Redmond, 27, had been taken to court over unpaid bills before jumping onto the tracks atTaplow station in Buckinghamshire on February 18, 2019. 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. more than 34000 people kill themself in Japan every year, that is horrible! 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. Princess Diana's nieces Lady Eliza and Amelia share 'Appalled and sickened but not surprised at all': Fury of Covid families as WhatsApps 'show Matt Hancock Head over heels for Kate! Girl, 2, looks star-struck as she presents Kate with a gift of Daffodils for St David's A bargain fit for a king: Grade II-listed manor house complete with barn and gatehouse is listed at auction Who said black and white pics were flattering! 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. cleo - although I understand what you're trying to say I think you're missing the point that some people are just not in that state of mind to 'stop and think'. Cleo - would you agree that the definition of selfish could also be applied to the people here who are lacking in consideration for someone who was pushed to the ultimate extreme of taking her own life? Pathologist Dr Rezan Guardi confirmed that the woman died from multiple injuries. Please show her and her family some respect. I agree with Papigiulio there must be more gentle ways to do this. MoriNoHogosha; very brave of you to come here and post how you feel.Suicide is seen by many as a dirty and nasty thing. According to police, the woman, Premalatha of Senthil Nagar in Urapakkam, had quarrelled . This happens everyday, another happy day in Japan. If you must kill yourself, put your affairs in order first and choose a method that doesn't leave a gory mess. DS Rees said: Leighane Redmond had several debts in several forms. Some like yourself may contemplate and be abel to stop the urges and possibly get help For soemthey may get further and feel there is no help or they are so far gone into the darkness to be helped. I've seen suicide, lived with it from someone close and i would never blame them for the hurt it caused me and others. By Jamie Phillips and Charlie Moloney For Mailonline, Published: 21:07 GMT, 15 November 2022 | Updated: 10:11 GMT, 30 November 2022. People who commit suicide are selfish and in this case she even hurt innocent bystanders. We should be sad that a woman couldn't face anymore life and think of her family who have lost a loved one. It's quite possible there were no witnesses as this is a looong platform (it's my home station) and probably there weren't so many people waiting on it at 10am. At this low point rational thinking is almost gone, the main thing is to end the life. Southbound 2 and 3 trains are running local from 96th Street to Times Square-42nd Street. The main problem for most people that commit suicides in Japan is a prolong isolation and stress. 'She in fact picks Melsadie up and literally hoists her over that locked gate and places her on the platform.