Collision between high-speed train and military truck leaves dead and injured in France

Collision between high-speed train and military truck leaves people dead and injured in France on April 7, 2026. Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP A high-speed train collided with a military truck this Tuesday (7) in France. One person died and 13 people were injured, according to the prefecture of the province of Calais. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The local city hall spokesperson said two people were in serious condition, and another 11 had minor injuries, confirming a previous report from a union representative. The train driver died. The high-speed train was carrying 243 people between Dunkirk and Paris and collided with the truck near the town of Bully-les-Mines, the city hall said in a statement. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot also confirmed the accident in a publication on X, and said he would go to the scene. State railway operator SNCF reported on its X account that the accident occurred at a level crossing between the cities of Béthune and Lens, and that traffic was stopped. This report is being updated. See the videos that are trending on g1

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