train accident Belgium ( Halle ) - 18 people died / 162 injured

[Petey]

This morning 8:30 local time ( 2:30 NY time ) 2 trains crashed into each other in Belgium.

- 16:23 local / 10:23 NY : 18 deceased confirmed
- at least 162 people are injured (11 serious )

Searches stopped because of darkness , more casualties expected under the trains.


One train probably missed a red light , not for sure if it's a human error .


Belgian train crash in Halle
Belgium head-on train crash aftermath
Train Accident Belgium Halle 02/15/2010

 

[IRISH]

Its amazing that in this day & age & the technology thats out there that two trains can collide into each other.