Train Derailment in France Injures 44, Police Investigate Sabotage

Train derailment in France injures 44; police suspect sabotage after rail piece found on tracks. Investigation underway.

Editorial Desk

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Cleon, France — A train derailment in northwestern France has left 44 people injured, with authorities pointing to possible sabotage after a section of rail was discovered on the track.

The regional train, which was traveling from Rouen to Caen, derailed Friday evening near Cleon, with one carriage overturning and four others leaving the rails. Among the injured was an 18-year-old woman who was airlifted to Rouen University Hospital.

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A French national police spokesperson, speaking under anonymity as per policy, stated that the rail fragment found on the track was likely connected to the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the event was accidental or deliberate, with local officials urging caution before drawing conclusions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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