4 Workers Killed After Being Hit by Express Train North of Tokyo

Four workers were killed after being struck by an express train in an area north of Tokyo on August 20, according to Kyodo News.

The accident occurred when the group of workers was near the tracks and was hit by an oncoming express train. The identities of the victims have not been immediately released.

Emergency services arrived at the scene to investigate the cause of the incident. Train services in the area may be disrupted to facilitate rescue and on-site examination.

Railway authorities and police are cooperating to clarify details of the accident and are reviewing workplace safety procedures in the affected area.