Four people, including two kids, were killed in a tragic incident today when a train collided with a school bus at a railway crossing in Belgium.
The crash took place when this bus was trying to cross the tracks and was hit by an oncoming passenger train. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the impact occurred.
This left the bus seriously damaged and caused panic among nearby witnesses. Authorities confirmed that two kids were on board the bus, and they passed away at the scene along with two adults.
Meanwhile, other passengers also suffered from serious injuries ranging from minor to critical.
Survivors were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment as rescue teams worked through the wreckage looking for more victims.
Investigators are now examining the circumstances linked to this collision, including whether warning signals at the crossing were functioning in the right manner and if visibility issues could have played a role.