Shigaraki train disaster, Train disaster in Shigaraki, Japan
The Shigaraki train disaster was a significant railway accident.
On May 14, 1991, a fatal collision occurred involving a freight train and a passenger train.
This tragic event emphasized the importance of railway safety.
Safety measures were increased after the disaster.
It is one of the deadliest rail accidents in Japanese history.
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