Morlanwelz train collision and runaway
| Morlanwelz train collision and runaway | |
|---|---|
The trains involved were Class AM96s, similar to this one. | |
| Details | |
| Date | 27 November 2017 07:25 CET (06:25 UTC) - first collision. ~20:00 CET - runaway ~20:20 - second collision |
| Location | Morlanwelz, Hainaut, Belgium - initial collision Piéton, Hainaut - runaway Strépy-Bracquegnies, Hainaut - second collision |
| Coordinates | 50°28′27″N 4°07′36″E / 50.4741°N 4.1266°E |
| Country | Belgium |
| Line | Mons - Charleroi |
| Operator | SNCB |
| Incident type | Obstruction on line, subsequent runaway and collision |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 1 (Morlanwelz, Piéton) 2 (Strépy-Bracquegnies) |
| Deaths | 2 (runaway) |
| Injured | 2 (runaway) 5 (second collision) |
On 27 November 2017, a Belgian passenger train ran away during recovery operations following a collision at a level crossing. After 14 kilometres (8.7 mi), it collided with a stationary train at Strépy-Bracquegnies, killing two and injuring seven. The accident was caused by a failed coupling.