Belgium crash live: Multiple people reported dead after train hits school bus
A school bus has been hit by a train at a level crossing in Belgium. Follow the latest.
news.sky.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- A train collided with a school bus at a level crossing near Buggenhout, Belgium, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The transport minister confirmed four dead, including two teenagers, the bus driver, and an accompanying adult, with several others injured.[1][2][6]
- CCTV and initial investigations suggested the level crossing barriers were down and lights were red at the time of impact, though officials say it is too early to assign blame while inquiries continue.[2][1]
- The incident drew rapid reactions from Belgian officials and prompted widespread coverage across major outlets, emphasizing the scale of the tragedy and ongoing investigations by authorities.[6][1][2]
If you’d like, I can provide a brief timeline of events as reported by different outlets, or pull together a concise summary for sharing with others. I can also monitor for follow-up updates and include new details as they’re released, with citations.