Belgium Train Hits 9-Person School Minibus, Killing 4 as Closed Crossing Left No Time to Brake
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · May 26
Belgium Train Hits 9-Person School Minibus, Killing 4 as Closed Crossing Left No Time to Brake
17 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · May 26
Four people — two children, the driver and an escort — were killed when a high-speed train struck a school minibus at a level crossing near Buggenhout during the morning rush hour.
Officials said the barrier was down and the red light was on as the bus appeared to keep moving onto the crossing, while the train, traveling about 75 mph, had no time to brake.
Five children were hospitalized in serious condition after the crash; about 100 passengers on the train were not injured.
Investigators are reviewing security camera footage and questioning witnesses as rail traffic in the area remains suspended and replacement buses handle commuters.
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