Four Workers Killed in Train Collision in Japan
Summary
Four railway workers were killed when a speeding train struck them while they were removing weeds near Shin-Kanuma station north of Tokyo. Japan’s Tobu Nikko Line was suspended as police investigated whether proper safety warnings were in place.
Key Points
- Four workers died in a train collision at Shin-Kanuma station north of Tokyo.
- The workers were removing weeds on railway tracks when a Limited Express train hit them.
- The Tobu Nikko Line was suspended after the accident.
- Police are investigating whether a warning employee was present when the crash occurred.
