Francia: Cinco niños muertos en choque de tren con bus

A school bus and a regional train collided in southern France, resulting in the deaths of five children and serious injuries to 18 students and the bus driver. The cause of the accident at the Milas crossing, near Perpignan, is still unknown. French Railway Authority stated that the crossing gates were functioning properly, but investigators will examine the system, especially after reports of battery thefts. The bus was transporting children from Christian Burkin School in Milas, with around 20 children aged 11 to 15 on board.

What tragic event occurred in southern France involving a school bus?

• A school bus was hijacked.

• A school bus caught fire.

• A school bus collided with a regional train.

• A school bus fell into a river.

What is still unknown about the accident?

• The number of children on the bus

• The cause of the accident

• The identity of the bus driver

• The weather conditions at the time

What did the French Railway Authority report about the crossing gates?

• They were malfunctioning.

• They were removed.

• They were recently installed.

• They were functioning properly.

What recent issue is being investigated in relation to the crossing system?

• The theft of batteries from the automatic closure system

• The installation of new gates

• The training of the bus driver

• The weather conditions

What was the age range of the children on the bus?

• Under 5 years

• 5 to 10 years

• 11 to 15 years

• 16 to 18 years