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Two Gendarmes Struck After Refusal To Stop Near Épinal, Manhunt Underway

Officials say the officers are out of danger, with a search continuing for the driver.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on December 25 around 5 p.m. on the RN 57 at Chavelot in the Vosges, north of Épinal.
  • A driver allegedly refused to comply with gendarmerie instructions and then hit two officers before fleeing.
  • Both gendarmes received medical care, and authorities report their injuries are not life-threatening.
  • Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced the case on X and condemned what he called a grave act endangering those who protect the public.
  • Nuñez said everything is being done to locate the fugitive, and no arrest had been reported at the time of the latest updates.