Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted Friday by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.
Travelers sit on stairs at the Gare de Montparnasse at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday in Paris. Hours away from the opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted on Friday following what officials described as"criminal actions" and sabotage.
Speaking on BFM television, Vergriete described people fleeing from the scene of fires and the discovery of incendiary devices at the site. “Everything indicates that these are criminal fires," he said.As Paris authorities geared up for a parade along the Seine River amid tightened security, three fires were reported near the tracks on the high-speed lines of Atlantique, Nord and Est. The disruptions particularly affected Paris’ major Montparnasse station.
Government officials denounced the acts, though they said there was no immediate sign of a direct link to the Olympics. National police said authorities were investigating the incidents. French media reported a major fire on a busy western route.
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