Historical Events tagged with "Brétigny-sur-Orge"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Fatal derailment of French passenger train

July 12th, 2013 11 years ago

A French passenger train derailed in Brétigny-sur-Orge, leading to six fatalities and over 200 injuries. The incident occurred when the train traveling from Paris to Limoges derailed upon entering the station, resulting in several carriages overturning. Emergency services responded promptly, working to assist the injured and investigate the causes of the derailment. Initial reports indicated possible track problems, raising concerns about rail safety and maintenance protocols in France.

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