Reported 7 months ago
An 80-year-old Japanese woman tragically passed away after falling and getting her neck caught in an escalator at a shopping center near Nishi-Seibu Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Despite being rescued by emergency services, the woman was unconscious when brought to the hospital and was unable to be saved. The incident, described as an escalator 'eating' accident, is under investigation by authorities, and serves as a reminder for the public to exercise caution and hold onto the handrails while using escalators.
Source: YAHOO