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Marine Le Pen Unharmed in Mayotte Barge Collision

A barge carrying the French politician collided with another vessel, resulting in minor injuries to five individuals but leaving Le Pen and her delegation unscathed.

  • The collision occurred early Tuesday morning near Grande-Terre, Mayotte's main island, involving two barges, one of which carried Marine Le Pen.
  • Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National (RN), and her delegation were unharmed in the incident.
  • Five individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital, according to the Service des Transports Maritimes (STM).
  • The barge was inspected and later returned to the dock, while Le Pen and her team were escorted by border police to the airport to depart for mainland France.
  • Le Pen had been in Mayotte for a three-day visit to meet residents affected by Cyclone Chido and to critique the government's reconstruction efforts.
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