The train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. One of the injured was in a critical state. A train derailed on Friday evening on the route between the cities of Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France , local authorities said. At least 44 people were injured in the accident, which occurred near the town of Cleon at around 7:54 p.m. local time (17:54 UTC). One of the injured was evacuated by helicopter and was in a critical state, the head of the local authority, Jean-Benoit Albertini, said.
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The train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. One of the injured was in a critical state. A train derailed on Friday evening on the route between the cities of Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France , local authorities said. At least 44 people were injured in the accident, which occurred near the town of Cleon at around 7:54 p.m. local time (17:54 UTC). One of the injured was evacuated by helicopter and was in a critical state, the head of the local authority, Jean-Benoit Albertini, said.