Passenger Train Derails in Netherlands After Collision with Construction Equipment
A passenger train has derailed in the Netherlands, leaving several seriously injured. Passengers were quickly evacuated as a fire broke out at the crash site.
Serious Injuries Reported After Collision
Dutch emergency services confirmed multiple “seriously injured” passengers after the train collided with construction equipment on the tracks in southern Netherlands. The crash happened near Voorschoten, a village sandwiched between The Hague and Amsterdam.
Front Carriage Ploughs Into Field, Rear Catches Fire
- About 50 people were on board the passenger train.
- The front carriage derailed and smashed into a nearby field.
- The rear carriage caught fire, adding to the chaos.
Train Services Suspended Following Crash
Dutch Railways NS immediately halted all train services to and from Leiden after the collision. Initial reports suggested the passenger train hit a goods train, but emergency services state construction equipment was involved.
