A fatal train accident occurred near Bellevigny, Vendée, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m. A teenage resident of Saint-André-Treize-Voies, Pays De La Loire, France, was struck and killed by a Regional Express Train (TER) traveling from La Roche-sur-Yon to Nantes. The incident resulted in the temporary suspension of rail traffic, resuming around midnight.
The TER involved had approximately 300 passengers on board, while a nearby TGV with 90 passengers was also delayed at the Hébergement station until midnight. The victim’s identity has been confirmed, and they are remembered as a beloved son.”
