Dalfsen train crash
The Dalfsen train crash occurred on 23 February 2016 when a passenger train collided with a tracked elevated work platform on a level crossing at Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands. One person was killed and six were injured, one seriously.
| Dalfsen train crash | |
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The Spurt train pictured on the right was involved in the accident. | |
| Details | |
| Date | 23 February 2016 08:50 CET |
| Location | Dalfsen, Overijssel |
| Coordinates | 52°30′07″N 6°19′28″E |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Line | Zwolle–Stadskanaal railway |
| Operator | Arriva |
| Incident type | Obstruction on line |
| Cause | Vehicle obstructing line at level crossing Operator unable to ascertain whether or not it was safe to cross |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 1 |
| Passengers | 15 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 6 |
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