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Car Crash Near Caen Train Station Leaves One Dead, 10 Injured

A vehicle smashed into a crowd near the Caen train station, killing at least one person and wounding 10, authorities say.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Car crash near Caen train station
Car crash near Caen train station

In brief

Police report a car ran into a group near a bar in Caen, Normandy, after a fight. One person died and 10 were injured, four taken to hospital, six treated elsewhere. The driver was arrested amid a major emergency response. Detectives from the Specialised Crime Division have taken lead. Residents warned to stay away from the area.

Police say a vehicle crashed into a crowd near a train station in Caen, Normandy, after a bar fight broke out. The incident left at least one person dead and 10 injured, a spokesperson confirmed.

One suspect was detained and brought into custody following a large emergency operation launched by local authorities. The driver was arrested on site as the emergency response unfolded.

Reports from local media show crowds gathered around police cars and ambulances, with a cordoned area covering the site.

Four people are receiving treatment in the emergency ward of a nearby hospital, while six others are being cared for with less serious injuries.

Detectives from Caen’s Specialised Crime Division are leading an investigation into the cause of the crash. Residents were advised to keep clear of the vicinity around the Caen train station until further notice.

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