It is the worst train wreck in the history of Europe since the one in 2006. That one was located in the Balkan area of Montenegro where possibly more then 41 people died. There were another 180 with injuries in that wreck.
The accident Monday happened between at least two commuter trains. The reason the accident happened is still under investigation.
Riders who were hurt in the crash are being helped at a sports center near where the wreck happened in Halle, Belgium.
Anyone not injured in the accident were transported by bus to help them continue on there way.
The accident has cause some tracks to be closed down and delays on others through Europe. The high speed track that runs between London, England and the to Brussels, Belgium has been shut down by Eurostar company. Other routes are running on schedule except for between Lille located in the northern parts of France and the Belgium border.
Thalys, another company that runs high speed service in the northern parts of Europe shut down all trains until the mid afternoon time.
TGV yet another train company is only running trains as far as Lille.
Many people are visiting the train station hoping to find their family member amongst the survivors.
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