Four people killed in Belgium in train and school bus collision
Summary
Four people, including two children, died when a school minibus collided with a train at a level crossing in northern Belgium. Five children were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Authorities are investigating why the bus tried to cross despite warning signals.Key Facts
- The accident happened near Buggenhout in Flanders, Belgium, around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
- Two children (aged 12 and 15), the bus driver (49), and a 27-year-old chaperone died in the crash.
- Five children on the bus were seriously hurt but are in stable condition.
- The minibus attempted to cross while the barriers were down and a red light was flashing.
- The train driver applied emergency brakes but could not stop in time to prevent the collision.
- About 100 people were on the train, but none were physically injured; one passenger was in shock.
- Belgium has a history of level crossing accidents but has reduced them over recent years by removing many crossings.
- European leaders expressed condolences for the victims and their families.
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