Horror as four workers hit and killed by luxury express train as they cleared vegetation near tracks

FOUR workers have been killed in a horror crash with a luxury train. The men had been weeding the tracks near Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan when a Spacia X express train hurtled towards them. The four men died of their injuries Credit: Alamy The horror crash occurred near Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo Credit: AP The tragedy unfolded at 10:45am on Thursday, according to local reports. Emergency services raced to the scene and the workers were rushed to hospital. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! All four later died of their injuries, according to the Tochigi police. The victims have not yet been identified but are reportedly men in their 50s and 60s. Railway rules in Japan dictate that the group should have had three men posted as lookouts for trains. The lookout raises a flag to warn the train driver of workers on the tracks – and the conductor then sounds a horn to alert the workers. The four victims were part of a ten man crew for Tobu Railway Co. Tobu Railway insisted that the correct warning procedures were followed before the collision. Most read in The Sun “We do not know why the accident occurred,” a company official said. They added that they deeply regretted the incident and would launch an investigation into the tragedy. No passengers were killed in the nightmare crash. The Spacia X train features an exclusive cockpit suite with panoramic views as well as cafes and private compartments. Since launching in 2023 it has become popular with both Japanese and overseas tourists. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now