A devastating rail accident in Belgium has left four people dead, including two children, after a high-speed train collided with a minibus crossing railway tracks.
Officials described the tragedy as one of the worst rail accidents in the country’s recent history.
According to authorities, the train struck the minibus while it was attempting to cross the railway line, causing a violent impact that completely destroyed parts of the vehicle.
Emergency services rushed to the scene as rescue teams worked through the wreckage to reach victims trapped inside.
Officials confirmed that four people lost their lives in the crash, while five other children suffered serious injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.
Witnesses described horrifying scenes as debris was scattered across the railway crossing following the collision.
Videos and images from the area showed emergency vehicles, ambulances, and rescue crews surrounding the damaged tracks while investigators secured the scene.
Authorities have launched a full investigation to determine exactly how the accident happened and whether safety systems at the crossing were functioning properly.
The tragedy has shocked Belgium, with officials and local communities expressing grief over the loss of life, especially the deaths of young children.
Rail services in the area were temporarily disrupted as emergency operations and investigations continued.
The incident has also renewed discussions about railway crossing safety and the risks involving vehicles crossing active train routes.
