The train wreck in Kansai is beginning to remind me of the tsunami, in the sense that sadly, the death count continues to rise daily. Here's the latest from Japan Today:
OSAKA — Relatives and friends of victims of Monday's commuter trail derailment in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, held on to the hope of their loved ones' survival while others grieved at news of their kin's death as rescue work continued round-the-clock through Wednesday.
Some 20 people are believed to be still inside the first and second cars of the West Japan Railway Co train that derailed and crashed into a condominium building, police said, raising fears the death toll may top 100.
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Some of my colleagues were suggesting that the wreck may have been caused by strick guidlines in regards to keeping the trains on time. Surprisingly, there are few accidents, considering the number of trains that run on a daily basis in Japan.
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