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Four railway workers die after being struck by limited-express train in Tochigi

Four railway workers died in Japan on August 20, 2026, after being struck by a limited-express train in Tochigi.

By · Published August 23, 2026  19:01 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026  22:27 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Four railway workers died in Japan on August 20, 2026, after being struck by a limited-express train in Tochigi.
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The death of four railway workers in Tochigi has left Japan mourning and seeking answers. The workers were performing maintenance on the tracks when they were struck by a limited-express train.

The incident occurred at a railway station north of Tokyo. According to The Japan News, the workers were weeding along the tracks when the Tobu Railway’s Spacia X Limited Express collided with them.

The investigation is ongoing, with police questioning lookouts, according to nippon.com. The open question is whether the workers were properly warned of the approaching train.

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What was the cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is under investigation. The workers were performing maintenance on the tracks when they were struck by a limited-express train.

Where did the accident occur?

The accident occurred at a railway station in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo.

What is the status of the investigation?

The investigation is ongoing. Police are questioning lookouts.

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