A regional train derailment in Normandy left 44 people injured, prompting an investigation into whether a piece of rail found on the track caused the accident.
Key facts
- •The train was traveling from Rouen to Caen with 186 passengers on board.
- •The derailment occurred on Friday evening in the Seine-Maritime department.
- •A piece of rail was discovered on the track, which police believe is linked to the incident.
- •An 18-year-old woman was among the 44 people injured in the crash.
- •The prosecutor’s office is investigating the possibility of sabotage.
French authorities are investigating a train derailment in Normandy that resulted in 44 injuries on Friday evening. The regional train, carrying 186 passengers from Rouen to Caen, derailed in the town of Cléon. Police are currently examining whether the incident was accidental or the result of sabotage after discovering a piece of rail on the tracks.
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Investigation into derailment causes
A spokeswoman for the French national police communications service, SICOP, stated that the rail fragment found at the scene is likely linked to the derailment. While investigators are actively working to determine the cause, the prosecutor’s office has not yet reached a formal conclusion regarding sabotage.
Injuries and medical response
Among the 44 injured passengers, an 18-year-old woman required emergency transport by helicopter to Rouen University Hospital. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the conditions of the other injured individuals.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by ABC News (US).
