Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan - BBC News

The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The train involved in the accident was a limited express train - one of the fastest in Japan

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 BST) on Thursday while the workers were spraying herbicide, said Tobu Railway, the operator of the line.

Police are investigating if safety guidelines were followed when the accident happened, Tobu Railway officials told a press conference.

Train service was suspended on the Tobu Nikko Line due to the accident, according to Tobu Railway.