Tractor Hit by Train at a Railroad Crossing in Kermt (Hasselt)

Early Friday morning, a tractor was struck by a train at a railroad crossing on Spalbeekstraat in Kermt, a borough of Hasselt. No one was injured in the incident.

Tractor Comes to a Stop at a Railroad Crossing

At around 10:15 a.m., the tractor came to a stop on the railroad crossing. According to initial findings, the vehicle appears to have broken down, although this is still under investigation. The driver was able to exit the tractor in time, preventing a more serious outcome.

Train service severely disrupted

The collision disrupted train service between Hasselt and Diest in both directions. Passengers were assisted and were able to use their train tickets to ride De Lijn’s replacement buses.

There were about forty passengers on board the train. They were safely evacuated with the help of emergency responders, who arrived on the scene quickly.

Damage to the train and tracks

The collision caused severe damage not only to the tractor, but also to the train and the rail infrastructure. Damage was found along a stretch of more than 100 meters. The damaged train must

First, it has to be towed away before repair work on the tracks can begin.

According to the rail operator, repair work will be carried out tonight. Depending on the