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Three Dead, One Critical After Frontal Collision on A8 Near Mandelieu-La-Napoule

Investigations focus on excessive speed with authorities probing unverified nitrous oxide reports.

Deux jeunes enfants perdent la vie dans un accident de voiture dans la Somme, le conducteur en urgence absolue
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Overview

  • The crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. on June 26 when one car veered into oncoming traffic on the A8 and struck another vehicle head-on near Mandelieu-la-Napoule.
  • Three people died at the scene, including two women in their thirties who worked as nurses, and a fourth occupant was airlifted in critical condition.
  • Emergency responders deployed about 10 vehicles and 23 firefighters to secure the site and assist the injured.
  • Motorists encountered roughly 20 km of congestion toward Nice after the highway was closed in both directions for rescue and clearance operations.
  • Local authorities discouraged travel in the sector and Vinci Autoroutes closed multiple on-ramps to facilitate ongoing investigations.