Train collides with school bus in Belgium, causing multiple deaths
Several people have died after a train struck a school minibus in northern Belgium. The accident occurred at a level crossing in the village of Buggenhout, with the minibus carrying seven children, a supervisor, and a driver. Belgian media displayed images of the severely damaged vehicle and emergency response at the scene. Officials described the impact as extremely violent and the toll as dramatic.
What happened
- A train hit a school minibus carrying seven children, a supervisor, and a driver in northern Belgium.
- The collision took place at a level crossing in the village of Buggenhout.
- Police have not confirmed the exact number of casualties, but several fatalities were reported.
- Bernard Quintin, Belgian interior minister, expressed condolences to the victims and wished the injured strength.
- Emergency workers set up tents around the crash site, and the minibus was shown badly damaged on its side.
