STRASBOURG: A high-speed TGV train derailed near the eastern French city of Strasbourg, killing at least 10 people, officials confirmed on Saturday night.
The crash happened during a test run in the town of Eckwersheim, on a new Paris-Strasbourg line, the BBC reported.
The train was carrying 49 railway technicians when it derailed, caught fire, and plunged into a canal. Eleven people suffered serious injuries.
The derailment was due to “excessive speed”, officials say.
Reports say the Paris-Strasbourg high-speed line is scheduled to open next year
Junior transport minister Alain Vidalies and Ecology Minister Segolene Royal will visit the scene, French media reported.
It is to be kept in mind that France suffers from 2nd blow in 2 days as yesterday 150 plus people were killed in different attacks in Paris.
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