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Collision between freight train and truck in Antwerp port

In the Antwerp port, a freight train collided with a truck on Wednesday morning, which then landed on a car. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

Archive photo: Collision between freight train and truck in Antwerp port
Archive photoPhoto: Io Herodotus · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On Wednesday morning, an accident occurred on Kastelweg in the Antwerp port, where a freight train collided with a truck. The collision happened at an unguarded level crossing.

The impact caused the truck to overturn, landing on a moving car. The truck was carrying hazardous materials, but authorities stated there was no danger to the surrounding area.

According to reports, no one was injured in the accident. However, one source mentioned that the driver of the car sustained minor injuries.

Collision between freight train and truck in Antwerp port
Photo: Vrugt, J.A. / Mariniersbrigade · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The exact cause of the collision has not yet been disclosed. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the incident.

Various local news outlets have reported on the incident, including Het Nieuwsblad and HLN. Both reports confirm that no serious injuries were reported.

The incident has sparked curiosity within the local community regarding safety at unguarded level crossings and the transportation of hazardous materials by train.

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