France: Train collision with a car in Port-Sainte-Marie early Aug. 10

Residual disruptions are likely in Port-Sainte-Marie as authorities respond to a collision between a passenger train and a vehicle early Aug. 10. The train was traveling between Paris and Toulouse and collided with a stationary car on the tracks at around 05:15. The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital in critical condition; no further casualties have been reported. As of 10:00, the train's 570 passengers remained stranded in the area, and officials have indicated that disruptions to train services will likely persist until at least 13:00.

Authorities will likely maintain an increased security presence in the area of the incident. Localized transport disruptions are likely over the coming hours.