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Regional train derails between Rouen and Caen – at least 44 injured

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A regional train carrying around 180 passengers derailed on the route between Rouen and Caen in northwestern France after colliding with an unknown object.
At least 44 people were injured, including one woman seriously.
Numerous rescue workers were on duty.

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The accident occurred at around 7.30 p.m. on the railway line between Rouen and Caen. Initially around 20 injuries were reported, but the number later rose to at least 44.

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Part of a regional train carrying around 180 passengers derailed in the evening on the route between Rouen and Caen in northwestern France. At least 44 people were injured, including one woman who was seriously injured, as reported by the television channel BFMTV, citing the prefect.

As the broadcaster further reported, the regional train collided with an object that is currently unknown. One carriage reportedly overturned, and four other cars jumped the tracks. France's Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot had initially spoken of about 20 injured people.

The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Numerous emergency workers were deployed at the scene of the accident.

Open Questions

What was the unknown object that the train collided with?
Was there intent or negligence on the part of third parties?
Will the route be closed and for how long?