A tragic incident occurred this morning in Belgium as a passenger train collided with a school bus at a level crossing in Buggenhout. The collision resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. The crash took place around 8:15 am local time on Stationsstraat, with reports indicating that the safety barriers were down and warning lights were activated at the time of the accident.
Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene at the railway crossing in Vierhuizen, Buggenhout. Approximately 100 passengers were onboard the train during the collision. The extent of injuries and fatalities is not yet fully known.
According to a source on-site, several individuals lost their lives in the collision involving the school transport minibus in Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium. The tragic event unfolded at the same location on Stationsstraat at 8:15 am local time.
