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Four Young Portuguese From Switzerland Killed in Fiery Single-Car Crash in France’s Ain

Prosecutors report no early signs of alcohol or drugs, with a judicial inquiry underway.

Overview

  • Authorities say the crash happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Friday on the D984 near Collonges on the Franco‑Swiss border.
  • The car, registered in Fribourg, Switzerland, hit a roundabout, veered into a ditch, and burst into flames.
  • The victims were two couples—a 16-year-old boy, two 18-year-old women, and an 18-year-old driver—who lived in Switzerland and were traveling to Paris.
  • Firefighters responded to an emergency call, but all four occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Autopsies have been ordered as investigators work to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.