Screenshot of the release by Shaoxing Rail Transit via its official WeChat account on September 25, 2025

The Shaoxing Rail Transit in East China’s Zhejiang Province issued a release on Thursday regarding an accident that occurred on the Shaoxing Rail Transit Line 2. At approximately 11:40 pm on September 13, during non-operational hours, four cleaning personnel from the storage line of the first phase of Shaoxing Rail Transit Line 2 were struck by a returning electric passenger train for maintenance when crossing the tracks, said the release. 

After being urgently sent to the hospital for treatment, three of them unfortunately died despite rescue efforts, while one injured person is currently recovering after treatment, per release.

Following the incident, the company promptly initiated efforts for personnel rescue and family support, and the aftermath arrangements for the deceased were completed by September 17, said the release.

The company expresses deep sorrow over the occurrence of this accident, extends heartfelt condolences to the victims, and offers sincere sympathy to the families of the deceased and the injured, said the release.

In light of this tragedy, the company is conducting a comprehensive special action to identify and rectify safety production hazards, organizing safety education and training for all employees, and revising and improving safety production systems. They are also taking corrective measures to ensure the safe operation of rail transit, according to the release.

According to preliminary investigations, the accident was caused by cleaning personnel entering the railway line area without following the prescribed route, resulting in a collision with a returned electric passenger train undergoing maintenance, which led to a production safety incident, according to the release.

This incident has highlighted deficiencies in the company’s safety production management responsibilities. The company is actively cooperating with further investigations, and the results will be promptly communicated to the public, according to the release.

Global Times