Four people killed after minibus collides with train in Belgium
Summary
A minibus carrying special needs children was hit by a high-speed train at a closed railway crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium, killing four people including two children. Five children in the minibus were seriously injured and taken to the hospital, while none of the estimated 100 train passengers were hurt.Key Facts
- The accident happened near Buggenhout, about 30 km northwest of Brussels.
- The minibus had nine people on board, including special needs children.
- The minibus drove through closed barriers with red lights flashing at the railway crossing.
- The train was traveling about 120 km/h (75 mph) and could not brake in time.
- Four people died: the 49-year-old bus driver, a 27-year-old escort, and two children aged 12 and 15.
- Five children were seriously injured and hospitalized.
- About 100 passengers were aboard the train, and none were injured.
- Rail traffic in the area was stopped after the crash while authorities investigate the cause.
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