Elderly people who are physically uncomfortable often rely on walking aids when going out. Recently, in Japan, accidents resulting in fatalities occurred due to these walking aids. This is Tokyo correspondent Jung Won-seok. Last March, a new supermarket opened in Nishi-Tokyo City. Near the escalator leading down to the store, there was a blue curtain hanging, and paramedics were gathered. On the 12th, an 80-year-old woman who was on the escalator fell, getting stuck in the handrail, losing her balance, and falling on the escalator steps. Due to the building structure, to use the elevator, one had to go up the stairs or go outside the building. On the same day, some people said they didn't use the elevator. According to the Elevator Association, out of the 13 cases, 60% were accidents involving elderly people aged 60 or older. Most of them did not properly hold the handrail while using walking aids, causing them to fall. Korea is no exception.

No, in January of this year in Busan, a man in his 70s who was pushing a handcart got his wheel stuck at the end of the escalator, causing five people behind him to fall as well. Experts recommend not riding escalators while pulling a wheeled walker for safety. This is JTBC News. Thank you for watching JTBC News. We will see you at 6:50 PM in the Newsroom.

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