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Collision between train and school minibus in Belgium results in four fatalities

26 Mayıs 2026France 24

A tragic incident occurred in northern Belgium when a train collided with a school minibus at a railway crossing, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including two children. Five others sustained injuries in the crash.
Authorities have labeled the event a 'horrific accident' and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Railway crossings are often points of vulnerability, especially in areas with high traffic from school buses and other vehicles. In Belgium, as in many countries, there have been calls for enhanced safety measures to protect pedestrians and drivers at these intersections.
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding safety at railway crossings, particularly those involving vehicles transporting children. The loss of young lives in such preventable accidents raises urgent questions about the adequacy of safety measures and the responsibilities of both rail operators and loc…

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