Japan Sees First Pokemon Go-Related Death

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A woman died after being run over by a car driven by a man playing Pokemon Go, the first known death in Japan linked to the hit smartphone game.

The incident happened on Tuesday in the city of Tokushima, police said. The 39-year-old driver was playing the game behind the wheel and hit two pedestrians, and one died from her injuries.