Six people are dead and more than 20 injured following a train wreck south of Paris on Friday.

Local officials say the intercity train was on its way to Limoges when it derailed and crashed into a station platform at 5:14 p.m., local time.

The BBC reports 385 were on board the train when it crashed, leaving passengers trapped inside carriages. 

It also said there is strong possibility the death toll will rise considering how serious some of the injuries were.

The BBC noted French President Francois Hollande visited the scene and expressed his shock at the accident.