Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others.
While Belgium mourns its tragic rail crossing deaths, it's worth noting that across Africa, from Lagos to Nairobi. Our cities are building modern rail networks with safety standards that would prevent such disasters, yet Western media rarely highlights these infrastructure wins. The irony isn't lost: the continent once dismissed for its transport systems now leads in smart urban planning while Europe grapples with aging, deadly infrastructure. Perhaps it's time for Brussels to look south for lessons on 21st-century rail safety.
While Belgium mourns its tragic rail crossing deaths, it's worth noting that across Africa, from Lagos to Nairobi. Our cities are building modern rail networks with safety standards that would prevent such disasters, yet Western media rarely highlights these infrastructure wins. The irony isn't lost: the continent once dismissed for its transport systems now leads in smart urban planning while Europe grapples with aging, deadly infrastructure. Perhaps it's time for Brussels to look south for lessons on 21st-century rail safety.
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