France: About 20 injured in train derailment
The train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. France's transport minister cautioned that the casualty toll was "provisional."
A train derailment occurred on Friday evening on the route between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, according to the French transport minister. Around 20 individuals sustained injuries in the incident, which took place near the town of Cleon around 7:54 p.m. local time (17:54 UTC). Philippe Tabarot stated that the death toll was a tentative figure.
The train, which was transporting 180 passengers, derailed in the accident. Firefighters responded to the scene, with local authorities advising the public to stay away from the area. Traffic on the line was suspended by the French rail network operator, SNCF Reseau. The priority is to attend to the passengers and then restore safe operating conditions. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
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