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

Sun Sep 06 2026 00:34:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

At least one person killed and ten injured when a car crashed into a crowd near Caen train station in Normandy, France, police report.

A car crashed into a crowd near a bar close to Caen train station in Normandy, killing at least one person and injuring ten others. Police seized the driver, who was taken into custody following the incident. Reports suggest a fight in the bar may have triggered the chaos, with footage circulating on social media showing police and ambulances on the scene. Investigators are looking into the cause while locals are advised to stay away from the area.

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

Car colliding with crowd near Caen train station

At least one person has died and ten others were injured when a car crashed into a group near a bar close to Caen train station.

Police launched a major emergency response, and the driver was taken into custody for questioning.

Witnesses say a fight at the bar may have triggered the chaos, with footage circulated on social media showing police cars and ambulances surrounding the scene.

Four people are receiving treatment in the local hospital’s emergency ward, while six others are being treated for less serious injuries.

Investigators from Caen's Specialised Crime Division are leading the inquiry, and locals are being advised to avoid the area around the train station.

Source: BBC News via Getty Images.