Four workers killed by train at Japanese station north of Tokyo

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Four workers were killed after being struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan. The incident occurred at a station located north of Tokyo, according to authorities. The victims were on or near the tracks when the collision took place. Japanese officials have confirmed the deaths and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

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