Serious Incident at Nanterre-Université Station
A serious incident occurred at the Nanterre-Université station on the RER A line on Thursday, November 14, 2024, around 1:30 p.m. A man was seriously injured after falling onto the tracks during an intervention by agents from the Network Protection and Security Group (GPSR) of RATP. According to reports, the incident unfolded as the security team attempted to arrest an individual, leading to the victim's fall onto the tracks just before being struck by an oncoming train. Fortunately, the victim was conscious when emergency services arrived and was taken to the hospital, with his life not believed to be in danger.
The RATP confirmed the details, stating, "During an intervention by an RATP security team, an individual was knocked off balance and hit by a train arriving at the platform, in circumstances that remain to be established." An investigation into the incident has been opened, categorized as attempted homicide, and is being handled by the Paris Region Network Brigade (BRF). The Nanterre prosecutor's office has indicated that a police custody is currently underway.
RATP's Response and Traffic Disruption
In response to the incident, RATP CEO Jean Castex has called for an immediate internal investigation, emphasizing the need for collaboration and transparency with user representative associations that are part of the RATP Board of Directors. The incident caused significant disruption to RER A line traffic, particularly between La Défense and Nanterre-Ville, with interruptions lasting for several hours. Although traffic resumed between Nanterre-Ville and Nanterre-Préfecture, delays continued on the rest of the line due to the serious nature of the accident. Normal service is expected to resume around 5:30 p.m. as RATP works to restore full operations.
