Train derailed in France, injured 44 people
In northern France, an intercity train derailed. 44 people were injured, according to sb.by. According to TASS, information about the victims was published ...
In the north of France, an intercity train derailed. 44 people were injured, according to sb.by.
According to TASS, information about the victims was published by the TV channel TF1 with reference to the prefecture of the Primorsky Seine department.
One of the victims, an 18-year-old girl, is in serious condition. The remaining 43 passengers suffered less serious injuries. Rescuers are working at the scene. They continue to evacuate the remaining 140 passengers of the train.
The driver was tested for alcohol and drugs. The tests came back negative.
Transport Minister Philippe Tabaro said 20 people were injured. According to preliminary data, the train followed the route Rouen - Can. Near the commune of Cleon, he encountered an object. After that, one car overturned, four more derailed. Traffic on this section of the railway was stopped. In Poland, a train crashed into a truck and derailed — injured at least 20 people
