25 Aug 2022 | 11:56 AM UTC
Japan: One person injured in train derailment near Ekawasaki Station in southwest Kochi Prefecture late Aug. 25
Train derailed near Ekawasaki Station in southwest Kochi Prefecture, Japan, Aug. 25. Rail disruptions occurring. One person injured.
Event
A passenger train derailed between Ekawasaki and Hage stations in southwest Kochi Prefecture late Aug. 25. The train had been traveling on the JR Yodo Line, which connects Shimanto and Uwajima cities. Local media reports indicate the train derailed due to hitting rocks from a landslide. One person has been injured. Rail services along the Yodo Line are suspended between Ekawasaki and Kubokawa stations.
Rail disruptions will likely persist until authorities clear the accident site.
Advice
Monitor rail schedules for updates. Seek alternative means of transport if necessary.
