Driver rams pedestrians outside Caen station in France, killing two
In Caen, France, a 26-year-old man deliberately drove into a group of pedestrians, killing two and injuring several others. He fled before being arrested later that evening in Ouistreham.
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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