Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
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- Four workers in Japan have died after being struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
- The collision happened around 10:46 local time (01:46 GMT) while the workers were removing weeds from the train tracks, local media reported.
- When emergency services arrived at the scene three workers were trapped under the train, while one was on the platform, police said.
Confirmed
- Four workers in Japan have died after being struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
- The collision happened around 10:46 local time (01:46 GMT) while the workers were removing weeds from the train tracks, local media reported.
- When emergency services arrived at the scene three workers were trapped under the train, while one was on the platform, police said.