France suspects sabotage after a train derailed, injuring 44 people.
- French authorities suspect sabotage in train derailment that injured 44 people.
- A piece of railway track was found on the line, raising suspicion.
- The train was traveling from Rouen to Caen when it derailed at 7:45 PM.
- Emergency response included 130 firefighters and 80 ambulances deployed to the scene.
French authorities suspect that a train derailment in the northwest of the country, which resulted in 44 injuries, may have been caused by sabotage, according to a police source on Saturday.
Iron Piece on the Track Raises Suspicion
The source indicated that police found a piece of railway track placed on the line, leading to the hypothesis of sabotage taking precedence in the initial investigations, as reported by Agence France-Presse.
Details of the Incident
The train was carrying 186 passengers and was traveling between the cities of Rouen and Caen in the Normandy region when it derailed at 7:45 PM on Friday.
Extensive Emergency Response
Authorities activated a mass casualty response plan, deploying:
- 130 firefighters
- 5 medical teams
- 80 ambulances and rescue vehicles
Injuries, Including One Critical Case
The public prosecutor in Rouen, Sébastien Galau, confirmed that 44 individuals sustained injuries, including one woman in critical condition. He noted that alcohol and drug tests for the train driver returned negative results.
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