Belgian deputy prime minister Maxime Prevot has confirmed the death toll from a tragic collision between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout this morning. In a statement posted on X, Prevot expressed his condolences and gratitude to international colleagues for their solidarity.
Details of the Incident
The crash occurred at the Vierhuizen railway crossing in Buggenhout, near Brussels. According to Prevot, four people have been killed, including two children. Emergency services are at the scene, and an investigation is underway.
Official Response
Prevot said: “A tragic collision between a train and a school bus took place in Buggenhout this morning. Four people have been killed, including two children. I would like to thank my colleagues from other countries who have already come forward to express their solidarity, and I naturally join them in offering my condolences to the families of the victims. My thoughts are with them, and also with the emergency services who had to deal with this harrowing incident.”
Photographs from the scene show police investigators examining the wreckage at the railway crossing. The incident has prompted an outpouring of support from across Europe.
