Regional Train Derailment Between Rouen and Caen: 44 Injured, Including One Woman in Critical Condition
A train connecting Rouen to Caen carrying 186 passengers derailed Friday evening near Cléon, according to figures released by the transport minister.
A regional train operating the Rouen-Caen service derailed Friday evening near Cléon in Seine-Maritime, according to reports from Le Monde. The train was carrying 186 passengers at the time of the incident.
A preliminary toll reports 44 injured, including one woman in critical condition, according to authorities cited by Le Monde. The transport minister had initially cited approximately 20 injured shortly after the accident before the figure was revised upward.
The exact circumstances of the derailment have not yet been clarified. Emergency services were mobilized at the scene to assist injured passengers.
An investigation is expected to be opened to determine the causes of this rail accident, following standard procedures in such cases. No additional information regarding the condition of other injured passengers or any impact on rail traffic in the region has been released at this time.
Sources
- Déraillement d’un TER reliant Rouen à Caen : 44 blessés dont une jeune femme dans un état grave — Le Monde — Une
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