Heavy snowfall and ice in early January 2026 caused at least five fatalities and major transport disruptions across multiple French regions, with officials acknowledging an underestimation of the weather severity.
A collision between a car and a food truck in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe injured 19 pedestrians, including children, with three in critical condition; the intoxicated driver was taken into custody.
Three young individuals died in Alès after their car crashed into a swimming pool; nitrous oxide was found in the vehicle and investigations continue.
Three young teenagers died in a Gard car accident near Alès, with investigations indicating nitrous oxide inhalation as a possible contributing factor.
Yvelines launches a creative school contest to raise road safety awareness among youth through projects showcasing safe mobility practices.
A child was killed and two others seriously injured when a car lost control at a rally in La Réunion, prompting an involuntary manslaughter investigation and suspension of the event.
The European Parliament has passed a reform requiring medical fitness checks for drivers, especially those over 65, aiming to reduce road fatalities in the EU.