At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
A fatal car crash occurred near a train station in Caen, Normandy, France, resulting in at least one death and 10 injuries, according to police reports. The incident unfolded outside a bar, where a fight had reportedly erupted before the accident. Eyewitnesses captured the scene on social media, showing crowds of people around police cars and ambulances as large sections of the area were cordoned off.
Four individuals were taken to a nearby hospital's emergency ward for treatment, while six others received medical attention for less severe injuries. The investigation is being conducted by detectives from Caen's Specialized Crime Division, who have arrested one suspect. Authorities have advised residents to stay away from the vicinity of the Caen train station following this tragic event.
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