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Four people were killed when a school minibus carrying seven children plus a driver and chaperone collided with a train at a level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium, after crossing barriers were down. Five children on the bus are in a critical but stable condition in hospital, while the train passengers were unharmed; authorities have launched an investigation into how the crash occurred.
Four people were killed and several others injured when a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium. The bus carried seven children, a supervisor, and a driver; some children were hospitalized in critical condition but later stabilized. Investigators are examining why the crossing barrier and red signal were not functioning at the time. Deputy PM Maxime Prevot confirmed the toll, and EU leaders expressed condolences.
The level crossing near Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha's Balasore district has been sealed by the CBI team investigating the Bahanaga triple train accident, causing problems for people, students, and traders of at least five villages who now have to use the Ichhapur level crossing, which is about 2.7km from Bahanaga, to reach their destinations. Many villagers are seen crossing the tracks on foot, skipping the sealed portion of the level crossing, but they have to walk more.