A collision between a train and a school bus ‌in the Belgian ‌town of Buggenhout on ‌Tuesday morning has killed several people, according to local media reports.

The incident occurred early on Tuesday at a level crossing about ‌1 kilometer from Buggenhout station.

The country's Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said in a ‌post on X that "it is with ​deep sadness that I learned of the tragic accident that occurred in Buggenhout." He did not provide further details.

(With input from Reuters)