Key Facts
• On the night of September 9, a woman in her 20s was struck by an express train.
• The incident occurred near Sasahara Station in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, at 11:30 PM.
• A male witness reported the accident to the police, stating a pedestrian was hit.
• Emergency responders confirmed the woman’s death at the scene.
• No injuries were reported among passengers on the express train involved.
• The accident caused train delays and cancellations on the JR Kagoshima Line.
• Train operations resumed at approximately 1:30 AM on September 10.
• Authorities are working to identify the deceased woman and investigate the circumstances.
Summary
A tragic accident occurred late on September 9 near Sasahara Station in Fukuoka City, where a woman in her 20s was fatally struck by an express train at a railroad crossing. Emergency responders confirmed her death at the scene. The incident, reported by a male witness, caused disruptions on the JR Kagoshima Line, with train services resuming early on September 10. No passengers on the train were injured. Authorities are currently working to confirm the woman’s identity and investigate the details of the accident.
