Overview

• The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on the Marseille-Lyon stretch of the A7 in Isère when a 48-tonne crane-carrying truck plowed into four cars.
• A seven-year-old girl died at the scene and six other occupants were hurt, with two in critical condition.
• The heavy goods vehicle failed to brake in time for slowing traffic, according to first responders.
• Emergency services deployed two helicopters, 32 firefighters and mobile medical units, and shut the motorway for about 90 minutes.
• Préfète Catherine Séguin offered condolences to the victim’s family and urged drivers to exercise extra care during the summer holiday peak.