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TGV collides with truck at Mazingarbe level crossing; driver killed
A high-speed TGV struck a truck at the Mazingarbe level crossing between Béthune and Lens on Tuesday morning, killing the train driver and injuring at least eight people among 243 passengers while regional services and power lines were disrupted.
Apr 7th 2026 · France
Insights
- The TGV was traveling between Dunkerque and Paris with 243 passengers on board.
- The train driver died in the collision.
- At least eight people were injured, including seven passengers and the truck driver.
- Train services between Béthune and Lens were suspended until the end of the day and power was cut on several regional lines.
- Transport minister Philippe Tabarot and SNCF CEO Jean Castex said they would travel to the accident site.
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