What the records say
- When
- 27 Nov 2017
- Kind
- Rail accident
- Coordinates
- 50.47° N, 4.13° E
- Description
- 2017 railway incident in Belgium
- Deaths
- 2
- Injured
- 7
Morlanwelz train collision and runaway
2017 railway incident in Belgium
On 27 November 2017, a Belgian passenger train ran away during recovery operations following a collision at a level crossing. After 14 kilometres (8.7 mi), it collided with a stationary train at Strépy-Bracquegnies, killing two and injuring seven. The accident was caused by a failed coupling.
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