A passenger train derailed in Normandy, France, resulting in at least 44 people being injured, officials said.
France's transport minister reported that about 180 passengers were on board the service operating between Rouen and Caen when the incident occurred. The minister provided the passenger count and the number of injured in an initial briefing.
The derailment took place on the Rouen–Caen route in Normandy. Authorities have so far released limited information about the circumstances of the accident.
Further details, including the cause of the derailment and the condition of those injured, were not immediately available. Officials indicated that more information would be provided as investigations and assessments continue.