Train derailment in France injures 44, police suspect sabotage
Summary
A train carrying 186 passengers derailed in northwestern France, injuring 44 people. Police suspect that the derailment may have been caused by sabotage after finding a piece of rail on the track, but an investigation is ongoing to confirm this.Key Facts
- The train was traveling between Rouen and Caen when it derailed near Cleon.
- One carriage tipped over, and four others left the tracks.
- 44 people were injured, including an 18-year-old woman who was airlifted to a hospital.
- Police found a piece of rail on the track and suspect it might have caused the derailment.
- The prosecutor said it is unclear if the rail was placed deliberately or if the accident was unintentional.
- Victims were reported to be in shock, and some train windows broke due to flying debris.
- The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the derailment.
- The region has experienced serious rail accidents in the past, including fatal crashes in 2013 and 2015.
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