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Is the expiation for accidental killing obligatory upon a train driver who ran over a person, when evidence showed that the person committed suicide by throwing himself in front of the train?

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If it is established that the person suddenly threw himself in front of the train and the driver was unable to stop it, then the driver is not responsible for what happened, and is not obligated to offer expiation (kaffarah) or blood money (diyah).

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