TEC Bus Collides with Delivery Truck in Namur, Six Injured
A TEC public bus collided with a delivery truck on the Chaussée de Louvain in Bouge, a district of Namur, on Thursday morning, leaving six passengers injured and requiring hospitalization. Emergency services responded swiftly, and none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
The accident occurred shortly after 8:00 AM on July 9, 2026, near the Delhaize supermarket. The bus, operated by LeTec (the Walloon public transport operator for the Namur-Luxembourg region), was carrying approximately 20 passengers when it struck the rear of a delivery truck that was partially parked on the roadway.
Context
According to RTBF, TEC Namur-Luxembourg reported that a delivery truck was partially parked on the roadway and the bus driver did not see it in time. The 7sur7 outlet, citing BELGA, added that the driver was likely dazzled by the sun — a common hazard during summer mornings when the sun sits low in the sky.
The bus driver was uninjured in the collision. TEC confirmed that a psychological support unit was made available to him, and he was reportedly ready to return to work.
Key Developments
Of the six passengers transported to local hospitals, all sustained minor injuries. Stéphane Thierry, spokesperson for LeTec (TEC Namur-Luxembourg), reassured the public: “According to the initial information available to us, their injuries are not too serious.”
L’Avenir reported that seven people were injured in total, though only six required hospital care — a discrepancy that may reflect one person being assessed at the scene without needing further treatment.
Traffic on the Chaussée de Louvain was temporarily disrupted while emergency crews worked at the scene and towed the vehicles. By approximately 10:30 AM, towing operations were underway and the road had reopened.
Analysis
The incident highlights a recurring safety concern on Belgian roads: low sun glare during morning and evening commutes. The summer months, with their long daylight hours, often see an increase in accidents caused by drivers being momentarily blinded by the sun’s position on the horizon.
TEC, the public transport operator for Wallonia, has faced other safety incidents in recent months. 7sur7 noted previous incidents including a TEC bus that caught fire on the E411 highway and another where hailstones shattered windows on a De Lijn bus — events that underscore ongoing challenges in Belgian public transport safety.
While this accident was relatively minor with no serious injuries or fatalities, it may prompt renewed discussion about road safety on the Chaussée de Louvain, particularly regarding delivery vehicles parking on roadways and driver visibility during low-sun conditions.
What’s Next
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, though the preliminary explanation points to sun glare as the primary factor. All hospitalized passengers are expected to recover fully. The bus has been removed from service for inspection, and normal traffic flow has resumed on the Chaussée de Louvain.
As the investigation continues, authorities will likely review whether additional signage or road markings are needed in the area to prevent similar incidents involving partially parked delivery vehicles.