TGV and heavy truck collide at level crossing in Pas-de-Calais

A TGV collided with a heavy truck on Tuesday, April 7, at a level crossing in Pas-de-Calais, resulting in fatalities.

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Senator Amel Dahou Gacquerre, a passenger on the train, testified to a 'very brutal impact' and confirmed the severity of the accident.

The exact circumstances raise questions about the safety of this particular level crossing.

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