44 Injured After Train Derails In France

A train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northern France, leaving 44 people injured. The incident occurred at around 7:30 p.m. local time on Friday, according to French authorities and the French railway operator. One of the injured is in critical condition and was evacuated by helicopter, officials confirmed. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, with authorities attributing it to an unidentified object. The train was carrying 180 passengers when it went off the rails near the town of Cleon. Firefighters have been deployed to the scene to assist the injured and provide support. The French Transport Minister, Philippe Tabarot, has confirmed that the train service between Rouen and Caen has been suspended, with a replacement bus service to be put in place. The local authority, the prefecture of Seine-Maritime, has advised the public to avoid the area. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, with officials working to determine the cause of the incident. The prefect, Jean-Benoit Albertini, has expressed concern for the well-being of those affected. The train derailed accident has raised concerns about the safety of rail travel in France.