Train Evacuated in Strasbourg After Smoke Incident, No Injuries Reported

Passengers, including European Parliament officials, were evacuated due to smoke, causing rail disruptions between Strasbourg and Brussels.

Approximately 20 firefighters responded to the incident at Strasbourg station after reports of smoke from a train.
The train was carrying European Parliament members and staff on a chartered service from Strasbourg to Brussels.
An explosion was reported by a Belgian parliamentary assistant, though the exact cause of the smoke remains unknown.
The evacuation led to significant rail traffic disruptions in the region, affecting services until Thursday evening.
Alternative transport arrangements were made, with a replacement train scheduled to depart later in the evening.