Europe 1 with AFP 6:24 p.m., August 7, 2022

A train making the Paris-Nevers connection struck a car at a level crossing on Sunday, causing the death of the motorist, near Gien, in Loiret.

A coach service has been set up to allow travelers to continue their journey.

Train traffic on the line was able to resume around 5 p.m.

A train making the Paris-Nevers connection struck a car at a level crossing on Sunday, causing the death of the motorist, near Gien, in Loiret, AFP learned from SNCF.

"The motorist died, there were no injuries among the passengers on the train. There were 150 people on board, they were evacuated to a nearby college," the national communication from the city told AFP. SNCF, confirming information from local media.

A bus service set up

A coach service has been set up to allow travelers to continue their journey.

"The circulation of trains on the Paris - Clermont-Ferrand line should return to normal around 5:00 p.m.", according to the same source.

hello the evacuation of all customers of the TER Center Val de Loire 5905 Paris Nevers has been completed since 13 pm.

They are gradually picked up by buses to reach their final destination.

You will have to be patient 1/2

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