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Sabotage Suspected in French Train Derailment
13 Sep
Summary
- A massive rail segment weighing 250-300 kg was found on the track.
- Forty-four people were injured, with one in critical condition.
- Investigators are treating sabotage as the main line of inquiry.
French investigators are examining the possibility of sabotage following a train derailment that occurred recently in northwestern France. The incident left 44 passengers injured, with one young woman initially in critical condition. Prosecutors revealed that a substantial section of rail, estimated to weigh between 250 and 300 kilograms, was found obstructing the track. This discovery has led authorities to prioritize the inquiry into a potential malicious act.
The derailment happened Friday evening near Cleon, while the train was en route from Rouen to Caen. One carriage overturned, and four others left the tracks. The train driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs, and emergency services responded swiftly with a mass-casualty plan. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the exact cause of the rail segment's placement.
