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A person deliberately ploughed his car into a crowd outdoors a wine bar in northern France after an altercation early Saturday (August 30, 2025), killing one particular person and injuring five others, two of them critically, prosecutors informed AFP.
The incident occurred in the city of Evreux in the northern French area of Normandy at round 4:00 a.m. on Saturday (August 30, 2025) (0200 GMT).
An investigation has been opened into murder and tried murder, in line with the prosecutors, who dominated out any “terrorist” or racist motives.
“Unfortunately, the toll is very heavy,” Evreux public prosecutor Remi Coutin stated.
One man died on the scene, he added. Five folks have been injured, and two of them are in crucial situation. Mr. Coutin stated that “there was an altercation” between a younger lady and a number of other males.
The bouncers escorted all of the patrons outdoors the bar positioned in the centre of the city of round 50,0000 folks, the prosecutor stated.
“One person went to fetch a vehicle” and “deliberately reversed at high speed into the crowd outside the establishment”, Mr. Coutin added, saying the incident had “escalated and ended in a terrible tragedy”.
Two males, together with the car driver, and a girl have been taken into custody, the prosecutor stated, including that additional arrests have been attainable.
Guy Lefrand, the Mayor of Evreux, expressed his “deepest sympathy and solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones.”
“I commend the rapid response of the police and emergency services,” he added. When the police arrived, they noticed a panicked crowd, with many individuals drunk, a police supply stated.
The mayor, talking to broadcaster BFMTV, stated the bar ought to have closed at 1 a.m.. “It is an establishment with a bad reputation,” added Mr. Lefrand.
Published – August 30, 2025 10:05 pm IST