Breaking: School bus hit by train in Belgium, several people killed
A tragic collision occurred in Belgium when a train struck a school bus, resulting in multiple fatalities. Among the deceased are two teenagers, the bus driver, and another adult. The accident took place at a level crossing in the town of Buggenhout during the morning hours.
- ▪The collision involved a school bus carrying nine people, including seven children.
- ▪Local media reported that the accident happened at around 8:15 am local time.
- ▪Authorities confirmed that two teenagers, the bus driver, and another adult were killed.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 4 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Four dead after train and school bus collide in Belgium — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Train hits school minivan in Belgium, killing four including pupils — Reddit
- ▪ 4 dead, 5 hurt in crash between train and school bus in Belgium — Korea Times
- ▪ Four people killed in Belgium in train and school bus collision — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Several dead after train hits school bus in Belgium — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Train hits school bus in Belgium, several victims: Minister — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Belgium train collision with school bus has killed several people: report — New York Post
- ▪ Belgium train collision with school bus has killed several people, source says - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Train hits school bus in Belgium, several feared dead — Times of India — Top
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School bus hit by train in Belgium, multiple deaths reportedTopic:Rail Accidents and IncidentsTue 26 May 2026 at 7:52pmTue 26 May 2026 at 7:52pmTue 26 May 2026 at 7:52pmTwo teenagers, the bus driver and another adult were confirmed killed in the collision. (AP: Koen Baten)abc.net.au/news/trains-hits-belgian-school-bus/106724790Link copiedShareShare articleA collision between a train and a school bus in the Belgian town of Buggenhout has killed several people, local media reports.Nine people were on the minibus at the time of the accident, including a driver, an attendant and seven children, Belgian public broadcaster VRT reported, quoting police.According to VRT, the accident happened at a level crossing in Vierhuizen around 8:15am, local time.LoadingPosted Tue 26 May 2026 at 7:52pmTue 26…
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