Shin-Kanuma Station

Shin-Kanuma Station, located in Tochigi Prefecture north of Tokyo, is currently in the news due to a tragic accident. On a recent Thursday morning, four workers lost their lives after being struck by an express train on the Tobu Nikko Line. The incident occurred around 10:45 AM local time while the workers were engaged in removing weeds from the train tracks. Emergency services found three workers trapped beneath the train and one on the platform. Fortunately, no train crew members or passengers were injured during the incident. This event has brought Shin-Kanuma Station to national attention, highlighting the dangers faced by track maintenance personnel and the importance of safety protocols during such operations.