Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children
A tragic train collision in Belgium resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two children. The incident occurred when a minibus reportedly drove through a closed railway crossing barrier, leading to a violent impact with a speeding train. Five other children were left critically injured and are currently hospitalized.
- ▪The collision took place near Buggenhout, about 20 miles northwest of Brussels.
- ▪The minibus had nine people aboard, including the driver and two children aged 12 and 15 who were killed.
- ▪Authorities confirmed that the railway crossing barrier was closed and the red light was on at the time of the accident.
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Europe Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children Officials say minibus appeared to drive through closed crossing barrier moments before 75 mph impact By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published May 27, 2026 11:43am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A speeding passenger train tore into a minibus packed with children in Belgium on Tuesday, crushing the vehicle and killing four people — including two children — and leaving five other children critically injured.
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