RABAT, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- A train derailed Tuesday in northern Morocco, killing and injuring dozens of passengers, an official source told Xinhua.

A source at Morocco's Civil Protection told Xinhua the victims tolls is expected to raise.

According to eyewitnesses and local media L'Economiste, the train derailed between the northern cities of Salé and Kenitra. Some train cars overturned after the derailment.