Japanese police seek motive of man who set himself on fire on high-speed bullet train
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Japanese police have searched the apartment of the man who set himself on fire on a high-speed bullet train, killing himself and another passenger, as officials sought clues to his motive.
Investigators identified the man as 71-year-old Haruo Hayashizaki. He poured an oil-like liquid over himself and set fire to it at the end of a train car on Tuesday, filling the coach with smoke and killing himself. A 52-year-old female passenger died from suffocation after suffering throat burns.
Police said they haven't determined the motive.
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Transport officials met with bullet train operators on Wednesday to discuss how they can tighten security without affecting the efficiency of the trains.