Train hits school bus in Belgium, several victims: Minister
A train collided with a school bus in Belgium on May 26, resulting in several victims. The incident occurred at a level crossing in Buggenhout, prompting a response from emergency services. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin expressed his condolences and concern for those affected by the tragedy.
- ▪The train crash happened at around 8:08 AM.
- ▪The collision occurred at a level crossing in the northern Flanders region.
- ▪The impact of the crash was described as extremely violent by a rail network spokesman.
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 — r/news
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Breaking: School bus hit by train in Belgium, several people killed — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ 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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Train hits school bus in Belgium, several victims: MinisterSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEmergency services take at the site of an accident after a train crashed into a school bus, at the railway crossing Vierhuizen in Buggenhout, on May 26. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 05:39 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 05:42 PMListenBRUSSELS - A train crashed into a school bus in Belgium on May 26, leaving several “victims”, the country’s interior minister said.“With great dismay, I learnt of the tragic accident in Buggenhout, where a school bus was struck by a train. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones.
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