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French police suspect train derailment in northwest was sabotage

Investigators believe a train derailment in northwest France that left 44 people injured, including one gravely, was caused by sabotage.

By 12 Sep 2026 · 08:30 CET Updated 12 Sep 2026 · 08:30 CET

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French police suspect that a train derailment in the northwest of the country was the result of sabotage, according to information provided by a police source to AFP on Saturday.

The incident left a total of 44 people injured, with one person sustaining grave injuries.

Investigators are currently examining the circumstances surrounding the derailment following the police source's statement to AFP on Saturday.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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