Truck Collides with Freight Train in Waaslandhaven

On Tuesday, a truck collided with a freight train at the Waaslandhaven. The truck caught fire after the collision. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle just in time.

The accident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, in the Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht port area. A truck collided with a freight train there.

The impact caused a fire to break out in the truck. The driver was able to free himself from the vehicle in time and, according to initial reports, was not seriously injured.

Truck Catches Fire

A fire broke out after the collision. Emergency services arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire and secure the area.

The circumstances surrounding the collision between the truck and the freight train are being further investigated.

Impact on Train Service

Because the accident occurred on a rail line in the Waaslandhaven, train service in the affected area was temporarily disrupted.

This is a railroad line used primarily for freight transport to and from the port. The Waasland Port is a major logistics hub where freight trains run daily.

Investigation into the cause

The relevant authorities will investigate how the accident occurred. Among other things, they will examine the conditions at the railroad crossing and the movements of the truck and the train.

More details about the exact cause are expected once the investigation has progressed further.

Sources

• VRT NWS – coverage of the collision between the truck and the freight train at Waaslandhaven, September 8, 2026. 

• Infrabel – information about the Belgian rail network and freight traffic.

This article was independently compiled by TrainNews based on the sources cited. The text is not a verbatim reproduction of the original report.