China News Service, October 22. According to Japanese media reports, at 5:15 pm local time on the 22nd, a train on the Akita Shinkansen in Japan collided with a bear, causing several train delays.
According to reports, the train involved departed from Tokyo, and the destination was Akita City, Akita Prefecture.
When driving near Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, the train suddenly collided with a black bear and then braked urgently.
According to the Akita branch of the East Japan Railway Company, the accident caused three train delays, including the Shinkansen, with a maximum delay of 35 minutes, affecting approximately 280 people.
According to reports, the incident caused no casualties.
According to reports, the tracks in some sections of the Akita Shinkansen are not dedicated high-speed rail tracks, but use the same tracks as normal-speed trains.
The relevant section is also called the "mini Shinkansen".