A high-speed train travelling between Lille(France) and Brussels collided with a stationary tractor trailer on a level crossing at Beclers (Tournai - Hainaut) earlier today railtrack operator Infrabel has confirmed. Two passengers on the train were injured. No trains are currently running to and from London. The accident happened at 7.55am. As a result, traffic is interrupted on rail line 94 between Tournai and Halle (Flemish Brabant). Emergency services are at the scene.
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High-speed train collides with tractor trailer: 2 injured, London cut off
Colin Clapson
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The high-speed train, a TGV inOui, took line 94 as a diversion because the normal high-speed line between France and Brussels is under maintenance. Rail traffic on the line is currently completely interrupted. No trains are running to and from London, says the Infrabel spokesman.
The tractor's trailer was dragged over a long distance. The farmer, who was able to exit his vehicle before the collision, was unhurt. ‘The high-speed train on the line was not travelling fast,’ Infrabel notes, but expect cancellations all day.
The 120 passengers on the high-speed train were evacuated and bussed to the centre of Tournai. One passenger sustained light injuries, a scond is in a more serious condition.