Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Train Derails in Northern France, Injuring 44 People
A train in northern France came off its tracks on Friday evening.
It was traveling between Rouen and Caen.
The train was carrying 180 people.
Forty-four people were hurt, and one person was in critical condition.
That person was taken away by helicopter.
Police said the train hit something that has not been identified.
Investigators are trying to find out what happened.
Many firefighters came to help passengers and injured people.
Train services in the area were stopped, and buses will replace some trains.
A train carrying 180 passengers derailed near Cleon in Normandy on Friday evening.
The train was traveling between Rouen and Caen when it went off the rails around 7:30 p.m. local time.
Authorities reported 44 injuries, including one person in critical condition who was evacuated by helicopter.
French police said the train struck an unidentified object, while SNCF began investigating the cause.
Rail services between Rouen, Caen and Le Havre were suspended, with replacement buses planned.
- Who
- A train carrying 180 passengers, French authorities, SNCF, firefighters and emergency responders were involved.
- What
- A train derailed, injuring 44 people; one person was critically injured and evacuated by helicopter.
- When
- Friday, September 11, at about 7:30 p.m. local time.
- Where
- Near Cleon in Normandy, between Rouen and Caen in northern France.
- Why
- French police said the train hit an unidentified object; SNCF was investigating the cause.
- Injuries
- 44 people were injured.
- Critical condition
- One injured person was in critical condition and evacuated by helicopter.
- Passengers
- The train was carrying 180 passengers.
- Location
- The derailment occurred near Cleon in Normandy, between Rouen and Caen.
- Emergency response
- Authorities said 140 firefighters were at the scene.
- Cause under investigation
- Police said the train hit an unidentified object, while SNCF investigated the accident.
- Service disruption
- Services between Rouen and Caen, and Caen and Le Havre, were suspended; replacement buses were planned.
