Several killed as train and school bus collide in Belgium, local media report

Several people have been killed in a collision between a train and a school minibus in Buggenhout in Belgium, local media report.

Seven children, a chaperone and the minibus driver were on a level crossing in the town when the accident happened, Flemish public broadcaster VRT reported.

"What heartbreaking news," Flemish education minister Zuhal Demir posted on social media. "My thoughts are with all the victims, their families and everyone closely involved."

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