France: Car rams crowd at bus stop in Caen
At least one person was killed and several injured when a car drove into a bus shelter in the northern French city of Caen.
A car rammed into a crowd near a bus stop in the French city of Caen on Wednesday evening, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries, according to reports from the AFP news agency and BFM TV. The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometers away from the city's train station, near the location of a local fight, police sources indicated.
One suspect has been apprehended, while the vehicle's driver managed to escape and was later apprehended around 20 kilometers distant, according to local reports. The attack unfolded around 10:00 p.m. local time. Initial accounts suggest that a black vehicle collided with several individuals gathered in the area. Emergency services and police officers swiftly cordoned off the scene and provided assistance to the injured.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to ascertain the motive and determine if the attack was deliberate.
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