Train Derails in Bretigny Near Paris in France, 8 Killed (+Photo)

A train derailed in Bretigny, located near Paris, on Friday which killed eight people were killed in the crash.
Train Derails in Bretigny Near Paris in France, 8 Killed (+Photo)
Jack Phillips
7/12/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

A train derailed in Bretigny, located near Paris, on Friday which killed eight people were killed in the crash.

The train derailed at Brétigny-sur-Orge and was going to Limoges, according to Le Parisien.

There were a number of people who were injured in the incident, the report said. At least 350 people on board the train.

Several people were stuck in the train, which was in rush-hour traffic when it crashed at around 5 p.m. local time.

The paper reported there were several people electrocuted by the rail.

Photos were uploaded to Twitter and users described the scene.

The BBC reported that local member of Parliament Michel Pouzol said emergency services were attending to the crash.

Details are still unclear as the story is developing. Check back for more updates.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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