Train and school minibus collide in Belgium, killing four
Summary
A train hit a school minibus at a railway crossing in northern Belgium, killing four people including two children, and injuring five others. The accident happened in Buggenhout near Brussels, where barriers were reported closed and a red light was active at the time of the collision. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.Key Facts
- The crash occurred at a railway crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium, about 25 km northwest of Brussels.
- Four people died: two children aged 12 and 15, the 49-year-old driver, and a 27-year-old supervisor.
- Five other children were injured but are in stable condition at a local hospital.
- The minibus carried seven pupils from a school for children with learning disabilities.
- The train was traveling at 120 km/h (75 mph) and struck the minibus causing it to be thrown 15 meters (50 feet) into a metal pole.
- Railway crossing barriers were closed and the red warning light was on when the accident happened.
- No one on the train was hurt in the collision.
- Belgian officials, including the Prime Minister and Interior Minister, expressed condolences and opened an investigation into the accident.
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