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French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.

Key facts

  • Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:05:53 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow

  2. Train derails in France and injures 44 as authorities investigate possible sabotage

  3. Train derailment in France injures 44, police suspect sabotage

  4. BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war

  5. French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment

  6. French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

  7. Bulgaria investigates fire at weapons site that owner calls sabotage

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