20 Injured After Train Derails in Northern France

Train derailment in northern France injures 20 people, officials report. Incident occurs between Rouen and Caen on Friday evening.

Editorial Desk

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Rouen, France — A train derailment in northern France has resulted in injuries to 20 individuals, according to official reports.

The incident occurred between Rouen and Caen on Friday evening, with French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirming the details through a social media post. The accident took place just before 8 p.m., south of Rouen in northwestern France.

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Tabarot stated that approximately 20 people were hurt in the crash, which involved a train carrying around 200 passengers traveling from Rouen to Caen. No further details about the cause of the derailment have been released at this time.

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