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Metro Train Derails in Marseille, France: at Least 14 Wounded (PHOTOS)

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RTM, which operates the public transport in the city, reported that traffic on the line would remain interrupted all day, at least between the Castellane... 21.12.2018, Sputnik International

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Metro Train Derails in Marseille, France: at Least 14 Wounded (PHOTOS)

10:43 GMT 21.12.2018 (Updated: 11:17 GMT 21.12.2018)

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RTM, which operates the public transport in the city, reported that traffic on the line would remain interrupted all day, at least between the Castellane station and the terminus Sainte-Marguerite-Dromel.

"The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. (7:30 GMT). A part of the traction system broke off and damaged a tire went off the rail. 14 passengers were slightly injured due to the ceiling grilles falling inside the cars", the spokesperson for RTM stated.

🚨 13 personnes ont été légèrement blessées dans le déraillement partiel de la ligne 2 du métro de #Marseille. pic.twitter.com/LQRGNz2Fae
— deSperate (@TBMJ2_) 21 декабря 2018 г.

The victims were transported to a hospital in Marseille, the spokesperson added.