First footage released after deadly train and school minibus crash in Belgium
A tragic accident occurred in Belgium when a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries among the passengers, including schoolchildren. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to assist those affected.
- ▪The crash took place on 26 May in Buggenhout, East Flanders.
- ▪Several people were killed and others were seriously injured in the collision.
- ▪The minibus was carrying seven schoolchildren and an accompanying adult.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Four people killed after minibus collides with train in Belgium — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Train and school minibus collide in Belgium, killing four — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium — BBC News
- ▪ Train crashes into school minibus in Belgium — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Flights resume at training school after two killed in plane crash — ABC News (Australia)
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