A high-speed train in France crashed into a military truck at a level crossing near Calais on Tuesday morning, killing the train driver and injuring several others, according to local authorities.
The accident occurred at a crossing between the towns of Bethune and Lens, state-owned railway operator SNCF confirmed on X. Traffic on the line has been interrupted.
French transport minister Philippe Tabarot also confirmed the crash on X, stating he would travel to the scene. The prefecture spokesperson said the truck was carrying military equipment at the time of the collision.
A union representative earlier reported multiple injuries, which the prefecture later confirmed. The exact number of injured has not been disclosed, but officials said dozens were hurt.
