A fatal accident at Meitetsu’s Sanno Station caused massive congestion, with crowds overflowing from the adjacent Kanayama General Station during the evening rush hour.
On the evening of the 23rd, an accident occurred at Meitetsu’s “Sanno Station” in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya City, where a person was struck by a passing train. The incident overlapped with the evening rush hour, causing temporary chaos at the nearest major station.
Around 4:50 p.m. on the 23rd, a 26-year-old man from Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, was hit and killed by a semi-express train bound for Chubu Centrair International Airport on the premises of Meitetsu’s “Sanno Station” in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya City.
According to Meitetsu, the train was passing through the station. Just before entering the station, the driver saw the man jump from the platform onto the tracks and applied the brakes, but it was too late.
No passengers were injured.
Due to the accident, train operations on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line between Narumi and Sakue, and on the Inuyama Line between Higashi-Biwajima and Shimo-Otai, were suspended for nearly two hours in both directions.
Because the incident occurred during the evening rush hour, Kanayama General Station was temporarily overcrowded, with people overflowing from the premises.
Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line
The Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line is a major railway line in Japan, operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu), connecting Nagoya to key cities like Gifu and Toyohashi. Opened in stages from the early 20th century, it became a vital transport artery for central Japan, supporting regional growth and commuting. Today, it remains a busy line, known for its diverse train services and integration with Nagoya’s urban transit network.
Inuyama Line
The Inuyama Line is a railway line in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by Meitetsu (Nagoya Railroad). It connects Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Shin-Unuma Station, passing through the historic city of Inuyama, which is home to Inuyama Castle, one of Japan’s oldest surviving castles. The line opened in stages between 1911 and 1926, playing a key role in regional transportation and tourism.
Kanayama General Station
Kanayama General Station is a historic transportation hub located in Nagoya, Japan, with its origins dating back to the early 20th century. Originally opened in 1912 as a railway station, it has since developed into a major interchange connecting multiple train lines, including the Meitetsu and Nagoya Municipal Subway systems. The station played a key role in the region’s industrial growth and remains a vital gateway for commuters and travelers today.
