A man jumped from the passenger platform onto the tracks at Tokyo's Nakanobu subway station on Monday morning (June 7).

According to SoraNews, he was hit by an oncoming train and was rushed to the hospital.

However, his injuries were too severe and he passed away two hours after being hit by the train.

The man has been identified as Yasushi Moriya, 52, a high-ranking executive of the Japanese Olympic Committee.

According to Reuters, the police are investigating the details surrounding the death, they are viewing this as an apparent suicide.

If you are facing any difficulties, here are some organisations you can turn to.

Helplines

National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868

Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Institute of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Service: 6389-2222

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928

Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788

AWARE Women's Helpline: 1800-777-555 (10am - 6pm, Monday to Friday)

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