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Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Hit by STIB Bus in Schaerbeek

A woman pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a STIB bus in Schaerbeek on Sunday, according to Belgian media reports. The precise circumstances of the collision remain unclear, and further police or operator updates are awaited.

Belgium Impulse Editorial·12 July 2026·1 min read·
Well established· 1 primary source + 3 official documents + 1 independent reporting source

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  • 7sur7 reported that the pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a STIB bus in Schaerbeek.
  • La Dernière Heure reported that a woman pedestrian was injured after being struck by a STIB bus.
  • The precise location, time, route number and circumstances have not been established in available reporting.
  • STIB-MIVB operates Brussels public transport services, including bus services.

The subject is a serious road collision in Schaerbeek, one of the municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, involving a STIB-MIVB bus and a woman pedestrian. STIB-MIVB operates Brussels public transport services, including buses, trams and metro services.

Background

Brussels has treated road safety as a standing regional concern. The Brussels-Capital Region states that road safety remains a major challenge, and Brussels Mobility says it uses targeted micro-projects to improve accident-prone areas and pedestrian crossings.

Context & what happens next

What to do

People travelling through Schaerbeek should check STIB real-time information for possible service changes and avoid drawing conclusions about responsibility until official findings are released.

Impact

Regional — The impact is Brussels-specific. The incident occurred in Schaerbeek and involved STIB, the capital's public transport operator, making it relevant to local road safety, public transport operations and pedestrian safety in dense urban streets.

Evidence
Well established · 1 primary source + 3 official documents + 1 independent reporting source
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La Dernière Heure
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5 Jul 2026, 02:00
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5 Jul 2026
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Brussels-Capital Region
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Brussels Mobility
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13 Apr 2026, 02:00
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