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Morlanwelz train collision and runaway
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On 27 November 2017, a Belgian passenger train ran away during recovery operations following a collision at a level crossing. After 14 kilometres (8.7 mi), it collided with a stationary train at Strépy-Bracquegnies, killing two and injuring seven. The accident was caused by a failed coupling.
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Morlanwelz train collision and runaway | |
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![]() The trains involved were Class AM96s, similar to this one. | |
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Date | 27 November 2017 07:25 CET (06:25 UTC) - first collision. ~20:00 CET - runaway ~20:20 - second collision |
Location | Morlanwelz, Hainaut, Belgium - initial collision Piéton, Hainaut - runaway Strépy-Bracquegnies, Hainaut - second collision |
Coordinates | 50.4741°N 4.1266°E / 50.4741; 4.1266 |
Country | Belgium |
Line | Mons - Charleroi |
Operator | SNCB |
Incident type | Obstruction on line, subsequent runaway and collision |
Cause | Under investigation |
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Trains | 1 (Morlanwelz, Piéton) 2 (Strépy-Bracquegnies) |
Deaths | 2 (runaway) |
Injured | 2 (runaway) 5 (second collision) |
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