Passenger Train Derails in France, Leaving Dozens Injured and One Critical

A passenger train derailed in northern France on Friday, September 11, 2026, resulting in dozens of injuries and one person in critical condition. The regional train, traveling between Rouen and Caen, came off the tracks near Cléon in Normandy around 7:30 p.m. local time, with one carriage overturning and four others derailing.

Approximately 180 to 200 passengers were on board the train at the time of the incident. A total of 44 individuals sustained injuries, including an 18-year-old woman who was critically injured and airlifted from the scene, while 43 others suffered minor injuries. Emergency services quickly responded, deploying 140 firefighters and five medical teams to assist the victims.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the derailment. Initial reports from a police source suggest the train may have struck an unidentified object, though this has not been officially confirmed. Rail services on the affected Rouen-Caen line have been suspended following the accident.