Teenage moped rider killed after being hit by train in Antwerp

Teenage moped rider killed after being hit by train in Antwerp
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A moped rider who collided with a train at a level crossing in Hoboken on Monday has died in hospital due to his injuries, the Antwerp Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed.

The victim was an 18-year-old man.

The exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation.

Initial findings suggest the victim may have ignored a closed barrier at the crossing.


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