Level crossing safety Belgium

Fewer accidents at level crossings in Belgium, yet more fatalities

The number of trespassing incidents is on the rise too. Benjamin Brolet / Infrabel

Belgian Infrastructure manager Infrabel recorded 32 accidents at level crossings in 2022, 14 less than in the year prior. However, the number of fatalities increased from 9 to 11. They were mostly pedestrians. Infrabel therefore remains committed to eliminating level crossings in favour of bridges or underpasses, it said last week.

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Level crossing safety Belgium

Fewer accidents at level crossings in Belgium, yet more fatalities

The number of trespassing incidents is on the rise too. Benjamin Brolet / Infrabel

Belgian Infrastructure manager Infrabel recorded 32 accidents at level crossings in 2022, 14 less than in the year prior. However, the number of fatalities increased from 9 to 11. They were mostly pedestrians. Infrabel therefore remains committed to eliminating level crossings in favour of bridges or underpasses, it said last week.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

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