Tokyo-bound express train kills four workers at station
By The BriefBrief
A Tokyo-bound express train struck and killed four railway workers at a station in Japan. Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site as the train approached, or what the lookout people were doing.
WHO:Railway officials
WHAT:A Tokyo-bound express train hit and killed four workers at a railway station.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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