2023-05-14 11:34:00
The tragedy occurred shortly following noon, at Leuze-en-Hainaut station. A person threw himself under the train when it reached the first track, coming from Ath. The unfortunate victim died instantly.
According to our information, he is a man residing in Leuze, born in 1965.
Rail traffic was immediately interrupted and passengers on the train (line 94) were disembarked.
On the spot, were deployed an ambulance and the beaconing of the barracks of Leuze, a command vehicle, the SMUR of Ath as well as vehicles of the local police and railways.
A large security perimeter has been installed all around the station. A white tarpaulin was deployed to protect the intervention area.
SNCB has informed its passengers that rail traffic between Ath and Tournai is interrupted and that delays and train cancellations are possible, for an indefinite period. “We recommend traveling via Mons “said the manager, who called for a replacement bus for commuters stranded at the station.
To the family and loved ones of the victim, our newspaper offers its most sincere condolences.
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