A deadly train collision in northern Belgium has left four people dead, including two children.
A train traveling at high speed collided with a school minibus near Buggenhout on Tuesday morning, killing four people and seriously injuring five children, Belgian officials said.
The crash happened at a railway crossing during rush hour, about 30 kilometres northwest of Brussels. Authorities confirmed that the victims included the bus driver, an escort, and two children aged 12 and 15.
Investigators said the train was moving at around 120 km/h when it struck the bus. Officials stated that the crossing barriers were down and warning lights were active at the time of the collision.
The injured children were taken to hospital in serious condition, while around 100 passengers on the train escaped unharmed.
Belgian police and prosecutors are now reviewing security camera footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact cause of the crash.