Tragic Train-Bus Collision in Belgium Claims Four Lives
Four 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 the deaths of four individuals, including two children. The incident has drawn condolences from various political leaders, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
- 01The collision occurred in Buggenhout, Flanders, Belgium, involving a train and a school bus.
- 02Four fatalities were reported, including two children from a school for children with learning disabilities.
- 03The train was traveling at 120 kilometers per hour when it struck the bus, which was pushed 15 meters into a metal pylon.
- 04No injuries were reported among the train passengers, and the crossing barriers were down at the time of the accident.
- 05Political leaders, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, expressed their condolences and sadness over the tragedy.
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A tragic accident occurred in Buggenhout, Belgium, where a train collided with a school bus, resulting in four fatalities, including two children. The bus was carrying seven children, a supervisor, and a driver when the collision happened. The train, traveling at 120 kilometers per hour, struck the bus, which was thrown approximately 15 meters into a metal pylon. Eyewitness accounts and reports indicated that the barriers at the crossing were closed and a red light was illuminated at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported among the train's passengers. Political figures, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin, expressed their condolences and sorrow over the incident. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also shared her heartbreak and condolences for the victims' families, stating that Europe grieves with Belgium during this tragic time.
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The accident has deeply affected the local community, especially the families of the victims.
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