ichidan verb
fail to escape; be left behind in fleeing
Used when someone is unable to get away in time, often in disasters or emergencies.
地震で逃げ遅れた人がまだ建物の中にいるかもしれない。
There may still be people who failed to escape the earthquake inside the building.
火事が広
Please evacuate early so you don't get left behind before the fire spreads.