A fatal accident in Murat-sur-Vèbre deeply affected the community, causing a firefighter to suffer cardiac arrest upon recognizing the victim and leading to suspension of the local electoral campaign.
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.