France suspects sabotage behind a train derailment that injured 44 people.
- French authorities suspect sabotage in a train derailment injuring 44 people.
- Police found a metal object on the tracks, raising sabotage concerns.
- The train derailed while traveling between Rouen and Caen, carrying 186 passengers.
- One woman is in critical condition among the injured; driver tests were negative.
French Authorities Investigate Possible Sabotage in Train Derailment
French authorities suspect that a train derailment in the northwest of the country, which injured 44 people, may have resulted from sabotage, according to a police source on Saturday.
Metal Object Found on Tracks Raises Concerns
The source indicated that police discovered a piece of railway track placed on the line, leading investigators to prioritize the sabotage theory, as reported by Agence France-Presse.
Incident Details
The train, carrying 186 passengers, 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 Activated
Authorities activated a mass casualty response plan, deploying:
- 130 firefighters
- 5 medical teams
- 80 ambulances and rescue vehicles
Injuries Reported, 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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