Belgium train collides with school bus, killing several people, source says
A tragic collision between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulted in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred at a level-crossing near the town's train station. Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin expressed his sorrow over the accident, which highlights ongoing safety concerns at railway crossings in the country.
- ▪The collision took place early on Tuesday morning at a level-crossing.
- ▪Several people were killed in the accident, according to sources.
- ▪Belgium has a history of accidents at level-crossings, with five fatalities reported in 2025.
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Belgium train collides with school bus, killing several people, source saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 26, 2026, 05:38 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 05:38 PMBRUSSELS, May 26 - A collision between a train and a school bus in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on Tuesday morning killed several people, a source told Reuters.The accident occurred early on Tuesday at a level-crossing about 1 kilometer from Buggenhout station.Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said in a post on X that "it is with deep sadness that I learned of the tragic accident that occurred in Buggenhout." He did not provide further details.Spokespeople for the Belgian police did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Belgium, where a dense railway network criss-crosses towns and…
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