Two Soldiers Killed in Train Collision at Pas-de-Calais Level Crossing

A military vehicle was struck by a train near Arras, leaving two dead, one critically injured, and train service disrupted.

The collision occurred late Monday morning at a level crossing in Bailleul-Sire-Berthoult, Pas-de-Calais.
Two soldiers were killed, and a third sustained critical injuries; their identities have not been disclosed by the Ministry of Armed Forces.
The train involved was carrying about 100 passengers, one of whom sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in Arras.
Train service in the Hauts-de-France region was heavily disrupted, with the SNCF estimating a gradual resumption of traffic by 6 PM local time.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash, which occurred at a site where a fatality was reported in June 2024.