A terrible accident happened on Saturday morning in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, taking the life of a young girl just nine years old.
It was around 8:50 a.m. when the accident occurred at a crossing on the Joshin Electric line. According to TV Asahi, someone saw the girl get hit by a train and called for help. Sadly, there weren’t any gates or alarms at the crossing that could have warned her.
The girl, whose name hasn’t been shared, was declared dead at the spot. The train that hit her was heading from Shimonita to Takasaki, as mentioned by the police.
Reports suggest the girl was with her grandpa and their dog when she ran ahead onto the crossing, leading to the accident.
This tragedy has left everyone in shock and sorrow. People are urging for better safety measures at railway crossings to avoid such accidents in the future, and they’re also offering support to the girl’s family during this tough time.
As the investigation continues, the community is determined to make sure no more accidents like this happen again. This sad event reminds us all of the importance of being careful near railways and making sure everyone knows how to stay safe.
