A high-speed train traveling the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy was carrying nearly 200 passengers when it derailed, according to France’s transport minister. Authorities have confirmed the exact number of passengers on board, raising concerns about the scale of the incident. Details on injuries or the cause of the derailment remain under investigation. The statement provides a critical early figure as emergency response efforts continue.
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.