A train struck a school minibus in northern Belgium, resulting in four fatalities, including two children. Investigations are ongoing into how the vehicle ended up on the tracks despite lowered barriers.

Four people, including two children were killed in northern Belgium on May 26 when a train hit a school minibus. Camera footage from the level crossing shows that it was closed at the time of the accident, with the barriers down. The investigation into how the school vehicle got onto the tracks is underway. Condolences have poured in from across the European continent, including from European Commission President Ursula on der Leyen, who said "Europe grieved with Belgium."