Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 critical
A passenger train derailed in northwestern France while traveling between Rouen and Caen, resulting in 44 injuries. One passenger remains in critical condition, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety concerns in regional rail infrastructure and triggered a large-scale emergency response in France.
French train derailment prompts emergency response, with 130 firefighters and five medical teams dispatched to the scene.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Rescue workers work at the site after a train carrying 180 passengers derailed, injuring about 44 people in northwestern France on September 11, 2026 [Guillaume Saligot/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 12 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026 A passenger train derailed in northwestern France on Friday, injuring 44 people, one critically, local authorities said
The train, which was carrying 186 passengers, was travelling on Friday between the Normandy cities of Rouen and Caen when it derailed at about 7:45pm (17:45 GMT), French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said on X.
Local authorities said they had activated a mass-casualty response plan, deploying 130 firefighters, five medical teams and 80 vehicles to the scene.
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