According to Brussels North police, which oversees the areas of Schaerbeek, Evere, and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, the victim reportedly crossed the tram tracks at an unauthorized spot when he was hit by an oncoming tram
The explosion, which is believed to have originated in the basement, quickly escalated into a fire. The building’s five apartments were immediately evacuated, with residents rescued using ladders
Authorities confirmed the grim discovery on Sunday, and the boy’s mother has been arrested in connection with the case. The events occurred during the night from Saturday to Sunday, in what initially appeared to be a domestic argument between the boy's parents
According to cancer expert Filip Lardon from the University of Antwerp, the death toll may be higher than previously estimated, reaching as many as 15,000 people each year, or nearly two fatalities per hour
Weighing more than three tonnes without passengers, the vehicle’s large size and sharp corners have raised alarms from road safety experts. In particular, the truck’s design poses potential risks to pedestrians and cyclists in the event of a collision
