Japanese Olympic Committee official dies in Tokyo subway suicide
Share - WeChat
TOKYO - A staff member of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) has reportedly died in a suicide in Tokyo's subway, local broadcaster Nippon Television said on Monday.
Yasushi Moriya, 52, who worked as an accounting manager with JOC, jumped in front of an approaching train from a subway platform Thursday morning. He was sent to a nearby hospital for treatment but died two hours later.
The police have viewed his death as "suicide" but are investigating the details, the television said.
Related Stories
Most Popular
- Clinical Zhang, Mladenovic win through to third round in doubles at Australian Open
- NBA tips off 14th Chinese New Year celebration
- Noisy racket on 'party court' sees match moved
- Yamal drives dominant Barcelona past Betis
- 'Sensational' Arsenal back in title race: Arteta
- Coach: Garnacho can have bright future
Highlights
What's Hot