Man drives car into group of pedestrians in French city of Caen, killing one
Summary
A man drove a car into a group of pedestrians in the French city of Caen on August 26, 2026, killing one person and injuring 10 others. The 26-year-old suspect was arrested after fleeing the scene, and authorities are investigating the incident without currently considering it terrorism.Key Facts
- The incident happened around 10:15 pm in Caen, northwestern France.
- One person died and 10 others were hurt; seven are in critical condition.
- The driver was a 26-year-old man born in Russia.
- He was known to police for traffic offenses but not linked to intelligence services.
- The attack occurred after a fight, with the driver intentionally hitting pedestrians near the train station.
- The suspect fled but was caught about 20 kilometers away in Ouistreham.
- Police opened an investigation for murder and aggravated assault.
- Authorities do not currently suspect a terrorist motive, but the investigation is ongoing.
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