High-speed train escapes vandal attack
Vandals tried to derail a French high-speed train with concrete blocks on the track, it emerged today.
The train slammed into them at 90 mph but escaped with minor damage. No-one was injured in the incident.
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The train slammed into them at 90 mph but escaped with minor damage. No-one was injured in the incident.
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