Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.
A passenger train derailed in northern France, resulting in at least 44 injuries, with one individual in critical condition after being airlifted to the hospital. The train, carrying 180 passengers, was en route between Rouen and Caen in Normandy. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed that 140 firefighters and other emergency teams were dispatched to the crash site near Cléon, a commune south of Rouen.
The cause of the derailment remains unknown. Local authorities swiftly activated a mass-casualty response plan upon the crash occurring just before 8:00 PM local time (6:00 PM GMT). Images later surfaced depicting passengers exiting the overturned train, with French media reporting that three carriages had tipped over. The state-owned railway operator SNCF reported significant disruptions to its services in the affected area, offering replacement buses to accommodate stranded travelers. Authorities advised the public to steer clear of the region.
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