Archive · 12 Sep 2026
France Train Partially Derails Near Cléon, Injuring Around 20
A passenger train in France was traveling from Rouen to Caen.
On Friday evening, part of the train came off the tracks.
This happened near Cléon and Tourville-la-Rivière in Normandy.
About 20 people were injured.
The train had many passengers aboard.
One report said there were around 180 passengers.
The local prefecture said there were approximately 200 people.
Officials did not say why the derailment happened.
A passenger train traveling from Rouen to Caen partially derailed Friday evening near Cléon and Tourville-la-Rivière.
The incident occurred in Normandy, northern France.
Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said around 20 people were injured.
The train was reported to be carrying approximately 180 to 200 passengers.
Officials did not state what caused the derailment.
- Who
- Passengers on a train traveling between Rouen and Caen; Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot reported the injuries.
- What
- A passenger train partially derailed, injuring around 20 people.
- When
- Friday evening, September 11; the year was not stated.
- Where
- Near Cléon and Tourville-la-Rivière in Normandy, northern France.
- Incident
- Partial derailment of a passenger train
- Route
- Rouen to Caen
- Reported injuries
- Around 20 people
- Passenger count
- Approximately 180 according to one report; around 200 according to the prefecture
- Location
- Near Cléon and Tourville-la-Rivière, Normandy
- Date
- Friday evening, September 11