Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
A tragic collision between a train and a school minibus in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulted in the deaths of two schoolchildren and two adults. The minibus was transporting seven children to a special education school when it turned onto a level crossing with the barriers down. Belgian officials and leaders expressed their condolences and concern for the victims and their families.
- ▪The collision occurred shortly after 08:00 local time.
- ▪The minibus was carrying seven children and two adults.
- ▪The barriers at the level crossing were confirmed to be down at the time of the accident.
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Four killed as school minibus collides with train in BelgiumJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul KirbyEurope digital editorBelga/AFPThe minibus was carrying seven children and two adults when it collided with the trainTwo schoolchildren and two adults have been killed in a collision between a train and a school minibus in Buggenhout in Belgium."My first thoughts are with the victims," said Belgian mobility minister Jean-Luc Crucke who confirmed reports that the barriers on a level crossing had been down when the crash happened. The bus had been carrying seven children, a driver and a chaperone at the time of the collision."The bus was on its way to a special education school.
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