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

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

The accident occurred as the group of workers was laboring near the tracks when the oncoming express train suddenly hit them. Rescue teams arrived at the scene, but all four victims had already died before they could be taken to a hospital.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident. It is one of the most serious railway accidents in the area in recent times.

The incident disrupted operations on the affected railway line for several hours, impacting commuters in the region.