A tourist coach from the UK has been involved in a road traffic accident in the West Flemish municipality of Langemark-Poelkapelle. The coach had to perform a maneuver and overturned ending up on its side. All 55 people on board the bus were able to leave the vehicle of their own accord. One girl sustained minor injuries.
The accident happened just before noon. The coach was carrying British teenagers and their companions, who were visiting from the UK.
All passengers were taken to a nearby primary school where they received support. They were then taken back to their hotel in a number of minivans. The injured girl was taken to hospital.
The road had to be closed to all traffic until the coach could be hoisted back into the upright position.