Shortly before 11 p.m. on October 30, a limited express train bound for Wakkanai collided with a bear between Teshio-Nakagawa and Toikambetsu stations on the JR Soya Line in Japan’s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido.

No passengers or crew members were injured, but the bear became trapped beneath the train and the lead car derailed.

The incident has disrupted services on the Soya Line.

Hokkaido Railway has been providing substitute bus services in affected areas.

S/ Traveler from Kanagawa Prefecture / I was planning to visit Cape Soya, but I couldn’t go because of the accident.

Local trains between Otoineppu and Wakkanai stations and limited express trains between Asahikawa and Wakkanai stations were suspended all day through November 2.

The Sarobetsu number 2 limited express will remain suspended on November 3.

The Japan Transport Safety Board is investigating the incident.