Train derails in northern France, injuring 44 people

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:16:34 UTC.

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