26th September 2024 – (Tako) A bizarre incident occurred on 23rd September involving a train on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line, which struck a pedestrian at a level crossing, leaving the train damaged and stained with blood. However, the whereabouts of the victim remain unknown.
According to reports from Tokai Television on 24th September, the collision took place around 10.30pm in Takao, Fusō Town, Aichi Prefecture. The train driver spotted a man on the tracks and immediately attempted to stop the train, but was unable to avoid the collision.
Emergency services confirmed that there were visible signs of impact and blood on the train, yet no injured person was found at the scene. Authorities suspect that the individual may have left the area after the incident. A search operation, conducted by police and fire services on the morning of 24th September, yielded no results. At the time of the incident, there were 16 passengers and crew members on board, all of whom were unharmed.
The incident disrupted train services on the Inuyama Line, with some sections suspended for up to two hours, affecting approximately 1,300 passengers.