Overview
- The collision occurred around 2:20 p.m. local time between Shin-Shiraoka and Kuki stations in Shiraoka, Saitama, according to JR East.
- Fire officials rescued a lone male from the car at about 4:30 p.m.; he was conscious and is believed to be injured.
- No injuries were reported among passengers, and reporting indicates part of the train’s lead car derailed.
- JR East suspended operations on the Utsunomiya Line between Tokyo and Utsunomiya and on the Shonan–Shinjuku Line between Shinjuku and Utsunomiya, then resumed limited service by late afternoon.
- JR East and prefectural police say the gates were lowered when the vehicle entered the crossing, and investigators are examining the circumstances.