France: Passenger train collides with school bus near Perpignan Dec. 14

Event

According to media reports, a passenger train for SNCF (France's state-owned railway company) traveling in Millas, near Perpignan, collided with a school bus around 16:00 (local time) on Thursday, December 14. Initial casualty estimates put the number of dead at three. Emergency services have been deployed to the area and recovery efforts are ongoing; expect transportation disruptions in the vicinity of the accident. Further information on potential disruptions can be found on the SNCF's website.

Advice

Individuals in and around Perpignan are advised to confirm the status of their trains and allow additional time to travel.