{
  "id": 242258,
  "title": "Minnie Driver Recovering After Car Accident in France: ‘I am So Grateful to Be Alive’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/minnie-driver-recovering-after-car-accident-in-france-i-am-so",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-06T22:57:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/minnie-driver-recovering-after-car-accident-in-france/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Minnie Driver is recovering from a severe car accident that happened in France, leaving her with a sprained neck. She recently shared an update on Instagram, revealing that she and her friend Ben emerged from the crash alive. Driver explained that her car was T-boned on a country road in France when another driver failed to stop at an intersection. Despite the severity of the incident, she expressed gratitude for her survival, crediting her car and its 360-degree airbags for her safety. Driver, who is currently filming the sixth and final season of \"Emily in Paris\" for Netflix, joined the cast in May 2025 and plays Princess Jane. She acknowledged the emotional toll the accident has taken, noting that her brain keeps replaying the crash, which is a necessary part of the healing process. She also expressed her appreciation for the car company, Kia, for making a \"baller\" car.",
  "summary": "\"We didn't walk out of it, we crawled out of it. But we did get out of it alive,\" the \"Emily in Paris\" actress shares The post Minnie Driver Recovering After Car Accident in France: ‘I am So Grateful to Be Alive’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnie Driver injured in severe car accident in France.",
    "Car T-boned on country road, sprained neck.",
    "Grateful for survival, credits 360-degree airbags."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The accident highlights the potential lifesaving benefits of advanced vehicle safety features, which Minnie Driver credited with helping her survive the crash with only a sprained neck.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}