Collision between train and school minibus kills 4 people in Belgium

A train collided with a school minibus in Buggenhout, a town 30 kilometers from Bruselas, in Bélgica. The impact left 4 dead. Entre the victims were 2 teenagers and 2 adults, all occupants of the minibus.

Vítimas were students and escorts

The minibus was transporting 7 students from a special education school, as well as the driver and 1 supervisor. Segundo Jean-Luc Crucke, Ministro of Mobilidade of Bélgica, all 4 victims were passengers in the school vehicle. The accident occurred while trying to cross the tracks.

• 2 teenagers killed
• 2 adults killed (1 driver and 1 supervisor)
• 7 students were in the vehicle
• Special Education Escola

Impacto damaged train

Passageiros on board the train felt the shock hard. A window in the composition was broken by the impact. One of the locomotive’s occupants reported that “everything happened in a matter of seconds” and that “we felt a strong impact”, but initially they did not understand what had happened.

Reações from the Belgian authorities

Bernard Quintin, Ministro of Interior of Bélgica, expressed “consternation” at the accident, which he described as “tragic”. The government launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the clash. Equipes rescue and experts were rushed to the scene.

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The collision raised questions about the safety of railroad crossings in the region. Investigadores works to determine whether there was a failure in the signaling systems or safety procedures at the intersection.