Belgian train collides with school minibus, killing four including two children
A train collision with a school minibus in Belgium has killed four people, including two children aged 12 and 15, officials confirmed. The accident occurred at a level crossing in Buggenhout, north of Brussels, on Tuesday morning when the vehicle carrying students from a special education school entered the tracks despite closed barriers and red signals.
Five other children remain hospitalized in serious condition, according to reports from railway operator Infrabel and local authorities. Camera footage from the crossing shows the barriers were down at the time of the crash, raising questions about how the minibus bypassed the safety measures. Belgian Transport Minister Georges Gilkinet stated the victims included the two children, their chaperone, and the minibus driver.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed condolences, saying "Europe grieves with Belgium." An investigation into the cause of the collision is underway, with initial focus on whether mechanical failure, human error, or a deliberate act contributed to the minibus crossing into the train’s path. The crash site remains cordoned off as forensic teams examine the wreckage.
Belgian train collides with school minibus, killing four including two children




