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Late on the night of the 30th, there was an accident in which a limited express train bound for Wakkanai Station in Hokkaido collided with a bear. According to JR Hokkaido, there is a possibility that a bear is involved under the train, and the train stops at the scene with more than 30 passengers on board,...
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Trains really need stronger front guards so they can survive hitting a bear or deer.
Why isn't culling bears happening faster? Something needs to change now.
JR should have arranged buses or taxis for the passengers stuck overnight.
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