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An arson attack in France stranded tens of thousands ahead of Olympics

NPR Friday, 26 July 2024 ()
Authorities are searching for the arsonists who set fire to high-speed train infrastructure in France, stranding tens of thousands at the start of the Paris Olympics.
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News video: Arson attacks hits French trains hours before Olympics

Arson attacks hits French trains hours before Olympics 01:10

 Arson attacks have scrambled France's high-speed rail network for tens of thousands of passengers, after what officials called premeditated acts of "sabotage" just hours before the Paris Olympics opened. French rail operator SNCF says 800,000 people will be affected.

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