News Black Bear Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Nov 15, 2025, 06:20 PM

Description

Around 18:20 on the 15th, a down train running on the JR Senzan Line between Kumagane and Sakunami stations in Aoba Ward, Sendai, collided with a bear. Operations were temporarily suspended; vehicle inspections caused about a 40-minute delay, affecting approximately 480 people.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the evening of the 15th, a down train on the JR Senzan Line in Aoba Ward, Sendai, struck a bear, causing a temporary suspension of service. Vehicle inspections led to about a 40-minute delay, impacting roughly 480 passengers.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 06:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.272577, 140.790463

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