Arson attacks disrupt France's high-speed rail system ahead of Olympic Games

Arson attacks on France's high-speed rail network disrupted train travel to Paris, affecting around 800,000 people, including athletes heading to the Olympic Games opening ceremony. The coordinated sabotage targeted critical signaling cables, causing significant delays and chaos. French authorities are investigating the attacks, which were described as premeditated and aimed at creating disorder during the event. Despite the disruptions, the opening ceremony proceeded as planned, with heightened security measures in place.

Keywords: Olympic Games, arson attacks, high-speed rail

Source: KCCI

Update At: 7/27/2024