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Train derailment in France leaves 44 injured, police call it a "criminal act"

Euronews Portugal12 September 2026 at 11:36

A train derailed in France early Friday evening, resulting in 44 injured. Among the victims, one suffered serious injuries. Police and the railway company are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

Authorities are treating the incident as a "criminal act," suggesting the derailment may have been intentional. This classification by police indicates they do not believe it to be a common accident.

Alcohol and drug tests performed on the train driver were negative, ruling out the hypothesis that the driver was under the influence of psychoactive substances at the time of the accident.

Why this matters

French people who use trains as a daily means of transportation now face railway safety questions, after police classified the accident as a criminal act. The ongoing investigation may lead to changes in security protocols or preventive measures in the French railway system.

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