Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
A passenger train derailed in northern France near the commune of Cléon, resulting in at least 44 injuries, including one person in critical condition. Emergency services were deployed to the scene, and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant safety concerns for regional rail infrastructure and caused major transport disruptions in Normandy.
Image source, AFP via Getty Image Image caption, French police have sealed the crash area near the commune of Cléon
At least 44 people have been injured, including one seriously, after a passenger train derailed in northern France, local officials have said.
An 18-year-old woman was airlifted in critical condition by helicopter to hospital.
Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said 180 passengers were on board the train that was operating between Rouen and Caen in Normandy.
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