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Train derails in Normandy injuring about 20 people

A train has derailed between Rouen and Caen in northwest France, injuring approximately 20 people. France's transport minister said that the injury toll remains provisional. The cause of the derailment has not been confirmed.

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WhereNormandy
49.273, 0.230 ±120 km
First reported43 days ago
Published2026-09-11 21:21 UTC
Sources8
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Reports19Independent tellings8
8 independently corroborated tellings, 2 reported as carrying other outlets.

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Global Event Monitor. Train derails in Normandy injuring about 20 people. 2026-09-11T21:21:50.844Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:1980. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-11/train-derails-in-northwest-france-around-20-injured-transport-minister-25467810

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