Summary
A high-speed train in France collided with a truck carrying military equipment at a crossing, resulting in the death of the train driver and multiple injuries. The accident happened near Béthune and Lens in the Pas-de-Calais region, disrupting train services in the area. French authorities are investigating the incident.
Key Facts
- A train driver died in the collision.
- The accident involved a train and a truck carrying military equipment.
- It took place near Béthune and Lens in northern France.
- Two people were critically injured; 11 others had minor injuries.
- The train was traveling from Dunkirk to Paris.
- Train services between Béthune and Lens faced disruptions.
- French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot visited the accident site.
- Collisions at level crossings are more common in France than in the UK, with 89 incidents recorded in 2024.
