7 dead, 125 injured in Morocco's train derailment

17 Oct 2018

World

7 dead, 125 injured in Morocco's train derailment

Rabat, Oct 17 (IANS) A train derailed on Tuesday in northern Morocco, killing seven passengers and injuring 125 others, the media reported.

The train, which connects northern cities of Casablanca and Tangier, derailed at 10.10 a.m. in Sidi Bouknadel, a small town situated between the cities of SalÃ© and Kenitra, Xinhua reported.

Causes of the accident are still unknown, said Mohamed Rabie Khlie, Director of Moroccan national rail operator ONCF.

Investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances of the accident, Khlie added.

--IANS vc/ahm/

7 dead, 125 injured in Morocco's train derailment

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