Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured

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What happened

France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.

Key facts

  • France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:25:32 UTC.

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Train derails in northern France, injuring 44 people

The train derailed after hitting an unidentified object, a spokesperson for the French police ‌said. The French railway operator, SNCF, ​said that an investigation to identify the cause of the ⁠accident was underway.

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