Heavy rain, landslide cause train derailment in Paris suburbs

Source: Xinhua 2018-06-12 16:33:10

PARIS, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Three compartments of a train derailed early Tuesday in Essonne, south Paris, due to landslide, the national France Info radio reported.

The local radio quoted Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne as saying that "fortunately", only seven passengers were slightly wounded.

The landslide at Courcelle-sur-Yvette occurred after heavy rainfalls hit Paris and the suburbs since Monday.

Editor: Li Xia

Heavy rain, landslide cause train derailment in Paris suburbs

Source: Xinhua 2018-06-12 16:33:10

PARIS, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Three compartments of a train derailed early Tuesday in Essonne, south Paris, due to landslide, the national France Info radio reported.

The local radio quoted Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne as saying that "fortunately", only seven passengers were slightly wounded.

The landslide at Courcelle-sur-Yvette occurred after heavy rainfalls hit Paris and the suburbs since Monday.

[Editor: huaxia]