Four people killed in Belgium in train and school bus collision
A tragic collision between a train and a school minibus in Belgium has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two children. The accident occurred at a level crossing near Buggenhout, where the bus reportedly attempted to cross despite lowered barriers. Five other children were injured and taken to the hospital, while an investigation into the incident is underway.
- ▪Four people were killed in the collision, including two children aged 15 and 12.
- ▪The bus driver and an adult chaperone were also among the deceased.
- ▪Five children on the bus were injured and are in stable condition at the hospital.
- ▪The train was carrying about 100 passengers, none of whom were injured.
- ▪Belgium has a history of accidents at level crossings, although the trend has been declining.
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Members of the emergency services at the scene of the collision near Bugggenhout. Photograph: Olivier Matthys/EPAView image in fullscreenMembers of the emergency services at the scene of the collision near Bugggenhout. Photograph: Olivier Matthys/EPABelgiumFour people killed in Belgium in train and school bus collisionTwo children among dead after incident at level crossing near town of Buggenhout in Flanders Europe – latest updates Jennifer Rankin in BrusselsTue 26 May 2026 08.39 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 08.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn investigation is under way after four people, including two children, were killed when a school minibus collided with a train in northern Belgium.Five children were injured in the crash at a level crossing near the small town of…
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