A boy dies after being evacuated from school. Due to the influence of corona, the school is closed. Tokyo Edogawa May 7 17:28

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On the 7th, a boy about 12 years old was hit by a car and died at an intersection in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, and the car ran away. The school in the ward is closed due to the new coronavirus, and the Metropolitan Police Department has found a person who was driving a car and is listening to the situation on suspicion of running away.

Around 12 noon, a boy about 12 years old tried to cross the road at an intersection in Kitakoiwa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, and was hit by a wagon car. The car just ran away.

A boy's bicycle had fallen near the scene, and according to the Metropolitan Police Department, the boy was taken to the hospital unconscious, but he died shortly thereafter.

Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, elementary and junior high schools in Edogawa Ward are closed, and we are in the process of confirming the identity of the boy.

The Metropolitan Police Department was proceeding with the investigation as a hit-and-run case, and found a person who was driving a car in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, and is proceeding with the investigation by listening to the circumstances.

A man in his 70s living nearby said, "The boy had fallen down on his stomach. It seemed to be hit and blown away, and the bicycle fell down about 5 meters away. I think it was really unlucky or sorry. I was told. "

Another male in his 70s said, “When I heard the dull sound of a dong and went out of the house, a lot of police officers were coming and a boy fell down. I usually participate in watching activities, The school is closed, so I can't really feel sorry for you just to tell the children to be careful of the accident. "

181 cases Traffic accidents for children since the start of school closure

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, from March to the end of April, when elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo were closed, there were 181 traffic accidents injured by children under high school age, and we are calling attention to the accidents.