World · 27 August 2026

One dead, 10 hurt after car hits crowd in Caen

A car deliberately drove into people near a train station in Caen, northern France, late on Wednesday, killing at least one person. Police say 10 people were injured, with seven in critical condition, after a fight reportedly broke out near a bar beforehand. A 26-year-old Russian man was arrested about 12 miles away in Ouistreham.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 5:30

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