The accident occurred shortly before 4:00 p.m., causing significant material damage, according to the mayor.
Several travelers were injured, added SNCB, without specifying whether they were serious or light injuries.
Some 80 passengers were evacuated.
Train traffic is temporarily interrupted between Deinze and Lichtervelde. “Our teams are on site and are doing everything to restore traffic,” said Infrabel.
The SNCB has provided replacement buses and the trains are diverted as far as possible via Kortrijk. The accident occurred shortly before 4:00 p.m., causing significant material damage, according to the mayor. He has not reported any injuries at this stage.
Some of the passengers have already been evacuated, added Karlos Callens.
Train traffic is temporarily interrupted between Deinze and Lichtervelde. “The first wagon of the train, which linked Antwerp to De Panne, derailed. Our teams are on site and are doing everything possible to restore traffic,” said Infrabel.