Tragic Train-Bus Collision in Belgium Claims Lives
‘Several’ dead after train collides with school bus in Belgium

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A train collided with a school bus in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulting in multiple fatalities. The bus carried nine individuals, including seven children from a special needs school. Initial reports indicate the level crossing was closed at the time of the incident.
- 01The collision occurred in Buggenhout, Belgium, on Tuesday morning.
- 02Nine people were on the school bus, including seven children and two adults.
- 03The children attended a school for special needs education.
- 04Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin expressed his condolences and concern for the victims.
- 05CCTV footage suggests that the level crossing was shut during the collision.
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A tragic incident unfolded in Buggenhout, Belgium, on Tuesday morning when a train collided with a school bus, resulting in several fatalities. Reports indicate that the school bus was carrying nine individuals at the time of the accident, which included a driver, an attendant, and seven children, most of whom were of secondary school age. These children were attending a school specifically designed for special needs education. According to initial reports from Belgian media, CCTV footage revealed that the level crossing where the collision occurred was closed at the time of the incident. Belgium's Interior Minister, Bernard Quintin, expressed his deep sorrow over the accident, stating, "With great dismay, I learned of the tragic accident in Buggenhout, where a school bus was struck by a train. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones. I wish the injured much strength." A spokesperson for the federal police has yet to provide further details regarding the condition of those affected by the collision, and the situation remains under investigation as this is a developing story.
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The community in Buggenhout is likely to experience significant grief and trauma due to the loss of life and injuries from the accident.
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