Rome, 7 April (LaPresse) – A TGV train has collided with a lorry carrying military vehicles in northern France. French media report that the train driver died in the crash. The accident occurred this morning at 7 am at a level crossing between Béthune and Lens, in the Pas-de-Calais department. There are also reported to be at least 27 injured. Traffic on the affected line has been suspended.

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