In France, a regional train collided with an army vehicle transporting soldiers from Operation Sentinelle, killing two soldiers, one in serious condition, and injuring a train passenger, La Voix du Nord reports, writes UNN.
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The horrific accident occurred this Monday morning in Bailleul-Sir-Berthoult, near Arras, in northern France. A regional train carrying about a hundred passengers hit an army vehicle carrying soldiers from Operation Sentinelle at a level crossing.
The vehicle then crashed into the facade of a house and the overhead contact line. "The losses are heavy: two soldiers died, and a third is reportedly in very serious condition. On the train, a 20-year-old woman sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Arras hospital," the newspaper writes.
Large-scale rescue operations are underway at the scene.
Train traffic in both directions has been suspended. Traffic is expected to resume around 15:00 local time.
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In June 2024, a man died at the same level crossing after being hit by a train.