Teen struck by train at level crossing, 98 passengers evacuated
Teen killed at level crossing in Pas-de-Calais; 98 passengers evacuated, service suspended.
Event / Disaster
Roeux Train Level Crossing Death
A 14-year-old was fatally struck by a TER train at a level crossing in Roeux, Pas-de-Calais on August 30, 2026. The incident involved a group of four young people. Authorities are investigating the crossing's safety barriers and automated systems.
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2026-08-31 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
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14-year-old dies after being struck by train at level crossing in Pas-de-Calais
A 14-year-old adolescent was fatally struck by a TER train linking Amiens and Lille at a level crossing in Roeux, Pas-de-Calais, on Sunday evening at approximately 20:00. The incident occurred when a group of four young people were near the level crossing, with one member of the group being hit by the train.
Train service suspended between Arras and Douai following level crossing accident
Rail circulation was interrupted between Arras and Douai following the incident at the Roeux level crossing. SNCF Réseau conducted verifications of the level crossing barriers and automated safety systems at the time of the accident.
98 train passengers evacuated following level crossing incident
The 98 passengers and 3 SNCF agents aboard the train were evacuated to the community hall of Roeux, where a medical and psychological emergency unit was activated. The passengers were subsequently transferred to buses arranged by SNCF to complete their journey.
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