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Young woman (19) dies after being hit by train in Wijgmaal
A 19-year-old woman has died after being struck by a train in Wijgmaal. She was crossing the railway while the barriers were closed.
On Wednesday evening, a 19-year-old woman lost her life in Wijgmaal, near Leuven, after being hit by a train. This occurred while she was crossing the railway, despite the barriers being closed.
According to camera footage from Infrabel, the woman was reportedly using her mobile phone while crossing. She had just exited a train and was in the process of crossing the tracks.
The incident has caused shock within the local community. Safety at railway crossings is being reconsidered in light of this tragic event.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, but detailed information regarding the cause is not yet known.