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. Expect delays on 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 trains. Should donate blood on a regular basis and visit third world poor countries to put life in perspective. What an awful person she was to do this with the aim of hurting others - mentally and as it turns out physically. I am so sorry for this poor soul and the people affected, particularly the poor driver who had to witness this. She may have lost everything. i pity those who commit suicide though it may be selfish to others but yeah, they are not in a sound mind to think about that. 'Had police been observing her, they would have approached her because of her behaviour.'. maybe we should look at why it is getting worse and what we can do. www.ndtv.com. More people rush to help the duo, and they are eventually pulled onto the platform. Too bad about the woman who died, but I'm glad for the four who apparently weren't badly hurt. She had to have felt some pain there. Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen. It might not get better. One last thing: I don't think it's entirely wrong to criticize this woman's act to an extent. It is true that mental illness is still taboo in Japan and that is a lot of the problem. Mr Wade said: 'The next thing she appears to do, she does when no member of the public is in her immediate vicinity. CCTV footage from the location shows a woman jumping in front of a moving train in Ghatkopar station in Mumbai. The investigation into the woman's death is still ongoing, police told Patch. 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.". tired of the traffic backed up from suicides? Leighane Melsadie Redmond had been taken to court over unpaid bills, the inquest at Beaconsfield Coroners Court heard today (November 15). 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. 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. 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. A Long Island Railroad train bound for Rockaway Beach was gliding into the East New York Station at Atlantic Avenue and Manhattan Crossing about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon when the. Have it government regulated? I'm glad to see some compassion being expressed; who knows what unspoken burdens people carry around. Another deluded individual. The act of suicide is not usually selfish becaus ethe victims mindset is beyond that. Man jumps in front of train yesterday 2022 . The 27-year-old was seen with her daughter Melsadie Adella-Rae Parris at Taplow station in Buckinghamshire on February 18, 2019 for one hour and 12 minutes before their deaths. 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. I will never regret having her in my life.'. Of course she didn't. things will always get better especially if you change the way you live. Of course if professionals could have reached this person first the outcome may have been different. 2. Several witnesses . There are other less 'intrusive ' ways to get to the next life - better to help people get over it though. 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. Many would feel they are losing face by going to a counsellor, that that's a sign of weakness. More like a temporary solution to a permanent problem steve@CPFC - "Compassion is free" and wasted on the feeble minded. Plus, in Japanese society, past and present, there is NO stigmata (sic) on suicide. But having witnessed that (note that nothing happened) I felt really sick. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. To his horror, later that evening Zdenka walked through the door, doused in diesel fuel. Having said that I still agree that public suicide is not and should not be acceptable. It was an awful experience. 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! |. Northbound 1 and 3 trains are bypassing 72nd Street. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, She jumped onto tracks atTaplow station with daughter on February 18, 2019. Cleo-summed it up best. Bad decision on her part. I mean why would you say that about a dead person unless you were either completely without an ounce of compassion in your heart, socially maladriot, or you knew and hated the person. theres Thousands of Japanese who "dont fit into society" & they are fine with it & Don't care. 'This is a gesture or activity which appears to have shown deliberation and forethought. I wouldn't be surprised if some of those injuries were from bone fragments or other parts that came off from the impact. Get real. Perhaps some high profile celebrities talking about their mental health issues/treatment? & yes some people can't help being poor, but Geez being poor is better than being Dead its a NO Brainer. Following a scan, the couple were overjoyed to find out their prayers had been answered and they were expecting a little girl. A train fatally struck a woman after she jumped onto the tracks at Bay Parkway Station in Bensonhurst on Wednesday morning, police confirmed. 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. 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to why?". They also default on life insurance (which I think goes to the company, but not sure on that one). The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was seen lunging into the path of an oncoming No. 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. A person contemplating suicide is so full of their own problems they have no room left to consider others. Suicide is complex, but without a doubt, there needs to be FAR more done here for mental illness. 16:07 GMT 13 Nov 2020 But then, I think maybe people who do this are actually going for the effect - going out with a bang, so to speak. 'Usually when she had an episode, the signs were lack of sleep, lack of appetite and being angry but she was normal before and after the incident,' husband Jude said at the inquest into her death on Thursday. The loco pilot managed to stop the train and both of them escaped with injuries. . 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. steve: "Here is a bit of advice to those who seem to think this woman was selfish or a bad person. 2) The person could commit the act suddenly and without others knowing what is about to happen. No counseling available in this country? - 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. To those who have lost a loved one to suicide, me included, compassion is needed. Published on : 24 Feb, 2023, 12:39 pm. Sad story. I even came close once, and I probably would not be sitting here typing this if not for intervention. I`m not a psychologist but that would be my impression. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Maybe we should ask ourselves how could we do that instead of pointing the finger? If you think you're experiencing a human rights issue, talk to us in your language. Perhaps you propose a fine be imposed? over 100 people off themselves everyday, many use trains. 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. '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.'. the person was sick of mind. She would have known this if she had been thinking about it previous to the act, but did it anyway. They lose their self esteem completely and compound with bad the economy, two-thirds of the people in Japan has money worries and they are feeling helpless. Detective Sergeant Simon Rees told the inquest that a financial investigator had examined Ms Redmonds circumstances prior to her death. The NYPD spokeswoman could not confirm the identity or age of the woman who was killed, but did say that criminality is not suspected in the death. 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? Somehow she wasn't up to speed, couldn't get with the program. 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. That wouldn't be selfish, it would be malevolent. On Monday afternoon, a woman in her 20s, whose name has not yet been released, died when she was struck by Amtrak Train 93, according to rail officials. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Mumbai: Woman commits suicide by jumping in front of a train. When the temperature gets hotter,many people do strange things they would not have done in a normal situation. New Delhi: A woman jumped in front of the Delhi Metro train at Model Town Metro station on Saturday and committed suicide. ". True, suicide is seen as selfish in many parts of the world, but most of those who think this (even myself sometimes) cannot even begin to understand what makes a person contemplate let alone choose such a route. I bow to those with deep enough compassion. why? 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. All of you who said "she was selfish" knew her right? Loan compamies that are often yakuza-backed and will hound someone no end.) DS Rees agreed that Melsadie was 'behaving well' and did not 'appear to be demanding' until the mother and daughter were seen leaving the station. It seems some people don't understand the meaning of the word 'selfish': lacking consideration for others. At 6.30am that morning, at which time Melsadie was with her father Leroy Parris, Ms Redmond had checked her bank balance at a garage. That's what this woman did, she took her personal problem and ruined a whole bunch of strangers' lives with them. In a moving tribute, her husband JudeYabani told an inquest: 'I will never regret having her in my life.'. A police official familiar with the case said . I think it is wrong and low class to criticise someone who found that this was the best thing for them. 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. contact the editor here. Thank You. You apparently simply cannot empathize with someone who has stopped thinking rationally. 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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. The woman jumped in front of a southbound A train at Rockaway Boulevard around 10 a.m., police said. There is a good deal of toing and froing.. 'Stop and think' is always good advice. NDTV delivers reliable information across all platforms: TV, Internet and Mobile.Subscribe for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/ndtv?sub_confirmation=1Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ndtvFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ndtvDownload the NDTV Apps: http://www.ndtv.com/page/appsWatch more videos: https://khabar.ndtv.com/videos?yt the guy then got stuck between the platform and the train and it was a huge mess, he said. We don't know anything about her life I sort of agree that we don't have to critise herBut this happened to my husband many years ago - the guy standing next to him suddently approached the train as it was about to stop and the train hit him in the head. The identity of the woman is unknown at this time. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. We know her well enough to know she ended her life in the most selfish way possible - by traumatizing many people forced to witness her death, not to mention those injured. I think they should think about others rather be self centered. Gleams Akihabara 703 . . Bereaving families are not only stuck with a funeral, but a huge bill for the suicide. Police say although there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, the events were captured by a station security camera. I always wonder if train jumpers are so frustrated w/ society, that this is their final, middle-finger salute. 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. Very well said, I totally agree with you on this. Cut her some slack. Wrong signal. Join the leaders of English Education for Children in Japan! 40.680481 -73.843731. A tragedy and a waste of a life. I understand it completely. 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. Police are currently trying to identify the deceased. 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. Compassion is free. 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. 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. 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.. The woman jumped in front of a southbound A train at Rockaway Boulevard around 10 a.m., policesaid. 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. The traditional way was to jump off a cliff. Rangers trade Kravtsov, waive Leschyshyn, Giants, Jets fans among most passionate in NFL: report, PIX11 talks with Adam Korsak ahead of NFL Combine, Moose on the Loose: New York basketball is fun again. 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. Obviously you've never dealt with that and I sincerely hope you will never have to, but you gotta try to imagine that there are worlds out there different from yours. Spend some time reading up about mental illness and especially depression. 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. @steve@CPFCJUL. Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast 'We met a Princess'! That said, to declare that her act was selfless is a little much. 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. So please don't accuse me of not understanding, I understand it all far too well. I have no doubt some do it for the attention, and others are afraid if they did it somewhere privately they might not be found (right away, if not for a long time). Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. TOKYO. Somehow she didn't fit in to it. A very great part of the problem though, is that people simply withdraw, something very easy to do in society nowadays. 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