A series of car accidents across Europe on July 18, 2024, has left multiple people injured and one dead. The most severe incident occurred in Paris, where a 24-year-old driver intentionally crashed his car into a Parisian café’s outdoor seating area, killing one person and injuring six others. The driver, who had no prior convictions, was initially arrested but later transferred to a psychiatric hospital. The Paris prosecutor’s office has upgraded the investigation from involuntary homicide to murder and attempted murder based on the suspect’s statements.In Germany, several accidents were reported. A multi-vehicle collision on the BAB 1 highway near Cologne resulted in five injuries, including a 14-year-old girl who was seriously hurt. The accident involved a Peugeot driven by a 46-year-old man without a valid driver’s license, which collided with a BMW. Shortly after, an Audi crashed into a stationary BMW whose driver had stopped to assist.Other incidents in Germany included a motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision with a Ford on the B39 highway near Rauenberg, and multiple incidents in Aalen, including a collision between a Ford and a motorcyclist on Hauptstraße. In Wabern, a car accident resulted in minor injuries to five occupants aged between 17 and 19, with the vehicle declared a total loss.These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges of road safety across Europe, with investigations continuing into the causes of each accident.
Key points
- A driver intentionally crashed into a Paris café, killing one and injuring six, leading to a murder investigation.
- Multiple car accidents occurred across Germany, including a severe multi-vehicle collision near Cologne injuring five people.
- The incidents highlight ongoing road safety concerns across Europe.
Contradictions👾Some reports indicate the Paris café crash driver acted intentionally, while others suggest the intentions were unclear.
👾The number of injuries in the Paris incident varies slightly between reports, with some stating six injured and others not specifying an exact number.
