Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
Four workers were killed after being struck by a train while performing track maintenance at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, including the safety protocols in place at the time of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident is notable due to the rarity of fatal train accidents in Japan's highly efficient and safety-conscious railway system.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The train involved in the accident was a limited express train - one of the fastest in Japan
Four workers in Japan have died after being struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
The collision happened around 10:46 local time (01:46 GMT) while the workers were removing weeds from the train tracks, local media reported.
When emergency services arrived at the scene three workers were trapped under the train, while one was on the platform, police said.
Train service has been suspended on the Tobu Nikko Line due to the accident, according to the railway company operating the line.
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