The accident caused significant disruption to railway traffic in the region
A TGV driver died this Tuesday morning after the collision between the train and a heavy vehicle at a level crossing between Béthune and Lens, in the Pas-de-Calais department, in France. According to Le Figaro, the accident occurred around 7 am and also caused 27 injuries.
There were around 350 passengers on board the train. It is not known whether the driver of the heavy vehicle is among the injured.
According to local authorities and the railway operator, the impact caused significant disruption to railway traffic in the region.
The French Transport Minister, Philippe Tabarot, announced that he would travel to the site, accompanied by the president of the SNCF, Jean Castex.
An accident involving a heavy goods vehicle and a TGV occurred this morning between Béthune and Lens.
I am going there with the Chairman and CEO of SNCF, Jean Castex.
— Philippe Tabarot (@PhilippeTabarot)
The circumstances of the accident are being investigated.
