Bully-les-Mines

Bully-les-Mines is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, near Lens. It is currently newsworthy due to a serious accident involving a high-speed TGV train and a heavy goods vehicle (truck) at a level crossing within the commune. The collision occurred on April 7, 2026, around 7 AM. The TGV, en route from Dunkerque to Paris, collided with the truck, resulting in the death of the train driver, who was trapped in the wreckage. Initial reports indicate two people were critically injured, and eleven others sustained minor injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene, and rail traffic on the Lens-Bethune line has been interrupted. The Minister of Transport is expected to visit the site. The incident highlights concerns about level crossing safety and the potential for severe accidents.