European commission president Von der Leyen, European Parliament president Metsola, Belgian PM Bart De Wever, Flemish education minister Demir and Flemish mobility minister De Ridder are just some of those who have taken to social media to express the sorrow at the news of the accident at Buggenhout (East Flanders) in which four people including 2 children died when a train crashed into a minibus at a closed level crossing. Filip, King of Belgians, took to X to express his condolences to the victims and their families.
The King of Belgians has also spoken by telephone with the Governor of East Flanders Province, Carina Van Cauter.
‘He expressed his gratitude to the emergency services for their swift response and dedicated efforts and wished everyone involved much strength and support during this tragedy. The King and Queen express their sincere condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected by this accident or facing uncertainty due to its consequences.’