A passenger on Shanghai Metro Line 15 was caught in a door and died despite ineffective rescue efforts. How to avoid such incidents?

A video of a passenger being caught by a screen door at the Shanghai Metro Line 15 station

has attracted the attention of netizens

The reporter learned

The passenger was rescued and sent to the hospital for emergency treatment

Unfortunately, he died

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation

On January 25, Shanghai Metro released a statement on the situation: At about 4:30 pm on January 22, an elderly female passenger at Qi’an Road Station on Line 15 was caught by a screen door when she got off the train. The staff rushed forward to help her escape and was later transported to the hospital. The passenger died despite medical efforts.

Shanghai Metro stated that relevant departments have intervened and are further investigating the specific cause of the accident. The operator deeply regrets the unfortunate death of the passenger and will fully cooperate with the investigation and provide comfort to the family and follow-up related matters. .

Shanghai Metro reminds that for the safety of passengers and subway operations, when the train door and screen door (safety door) door lights flash and warning sounds sound, do not force your way onto or off the train.

About subway screen doors

These common sense are very important

1. In what situations are it easy to be caught by screen doors?

When the door-closing light flashes and the bell rings, it indicates that the door is about to close. If you grab the door to get in or out of the car at this time, it is easy for people and objects to be trapped in the door. Although subway train doors have an anti-pinch function, if foreign objects are detected when the door is closed, it will bounce open and close again. However, if the foreign object is thin and small, such as hair, backpack straps, etc., the door will not bounce open. Close again.

2. How to avoid being caught by screen doors?

When taking the subway, try to walk to the middle of the car after getting on the train. If you are standing near the door because there are too many people in the car, do not lean on the door. Hold the items in your hands and put them away when the door is closed. Click the corner of your clothes.

3. What should I do if my clothes are caught in the screen door?

When the clothes are caught by the door, do not pull them hard, but pull them gently. In most cases, they can be taken out. If you still cannot take them out, you can take them out after the train arrives at the next station and the doors open. If the train At subsequent stations, the door on the other side will be open, and the train driver can be contacted for help through the emergency help button in the carriage.