Railway workers in France rushed to wrap up delicate repair work on high-speed train lines after arsonists sabotaged three lines. The disruption affected over a million passengers, coinciding with the Paris Summer Olympics opening ceremony.
The sabotage caused chaos just hours before the Paris Olympics opening, but the ceremony proceeded smoothly. Security officials expressed relief, although the incident overshadowed the event's success.
French authorities have not disclosed the perpetrators or motives behind the railway sabotage. No arrests have been made, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks at three different locations.
The sabotage hit railway sections in Courtalain, Pagny-sur-Moselle, and Croisilles, located more than 60 miles from Paris. Repair efforts were underway as disruptions were expected to continue over the weekend.
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