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France suspects sabotage behind a train derailment that injured 44 people.

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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