A train collided with a car in France, resulting in 1 death and multiple injuries.

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07/04/2026
French Minister of Transportation Philippe Tabaro posted on social media today that a high-speed train collided with a heavy truck in northern France in the morning. According to media reports, the accident resulted in the death of the train driver and injuries to 27 others. The accident occurred at a level crossing between the northern French cities of Betignac and Lanz. At the time, there were about 350 passengers on the train. The cause of the accident is not yet clear.