Hermalle-sous-Huy train collision
The Hermalle-sous-Huy train collision was a collision between a passenger train and a freight train in Hermalle-sous-Huy, Belgium, on 5 June 2016. At least three people were killed and 36 others were injured, nine of them seriously.
| Hermalle-sous-Huy train collision | |
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AM96 unit 461 was at the rear of the passenger train that collided with the freight train. | |
| Details | |
| Date | 5 June 2016 23:03 (CEST) |
| Location | Hermalle-sous-Huy, Belgium |
| Coordinates | 50°33′40″N 5°20′37″E |
| Country | Belgium |
| Line | Liège–Namur railway line |
| Operator | SNCB |
| Incident type | Rear-end collision |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Passengers | 40 |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Injured | 36 (9 serious) |
| Damage | Two carriages and a wagon severely damaged. 15 metres (16 yd) track and 50 metres (55 yd) sleepers damaged |
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