Train accident

Four workers have tragically died after being struck by an express train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo. The incident occurred around 10:45 AM local time on Thursday as the workers were engaged in removing weeds from the train tracks. Police confirmed that three of the victims were found trapped beneath the train, while the fourth was discovered on the platform. Fortunately, no crew members or passengers aboard the train sustained any injuries. The accident took place on the Tobu Nikko Line. This event is newsworthy due to the loss of life and the circumstances under which it occurred, highlighting potential safety concerns for track maintenance crews working near active railway lines.