Belgian Trainwreck (International)

A serious train crash, which occurred in a Belgian town, Hermalle-sous-Huy, resulted in three people dead and several others sent to the hospital.

CNN reports that a passenger train holding 40 people collided into the rear of a still cargo train that sat on the same track. The passenger train was said to be traveling at around its normal speed.

Information given by BBC said, “Two of the six carriages derailed and are lying on the tracks...” Infrabel and national rail operator NMBS/SNCB disclosed.

Along with the damage done to the carriages, it was said, “The wheels and axle of one train car were knocked loose by the impact. A large chunk of wreckage jutted up from the freight train of around 20 cars.”

According to ABC, the three found dead included two passengers as well as the train’s driver. Reports say that it took about three hours to free the passengers from this trainwreck.

The reason for the collision is currently under investigation by the railway police and state prosecutors. Spokesman, Frederic Petit, shared that “the lightning strike is a possible line of inquiry, but there are still safety systems which are supposed to come into place.”

Reason:

This story is fascinating, but it is also terrifying. Being in a situation like this would be a nightmare. What really caught my attention was the fact that only three were killed; however, I am not saying that the passing of three is not tragic. I’m really intrigued by finding out what happened to cause a wreck like this, though.