French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.
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"At this stage, the leading theory is that a piece of rail was present on one of the tracks, potentially causing the derailment. The reason for its presence is unknown."
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Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.
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