Four workers died on Thursday (local time) after being struck by an express train at a station in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo. The accident occurred amid ongoing railway operations in the area.
According to police, the incident happened around midday when the express train passed through the station. The victims were identified as workers stationed in the track area. The initial cause may be related to maintenance or construction work, but authorities are still investigating to clarify the circumstances.
The accident disrupted railway services on the line for several hours, affecting commuters. Police and the railway company coordinated to manage the scene and investigate the cause.
This is one of the most serious railway-related occupational accidents in Japan in recent times, raising concerns about safety in infrastructure maintenance. Safety measures are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
