Car Crashes Into Pedestrians Near Train Station in Northern France, Killing One

A car crashed into a group of people near a train station in northern France, killing at least one person and injuring 10 others, police said on Saturday.

The incident took place in Caen, in the Normandy region, according to local prefect David Claviere. A male suspect was later arrested after authorities launched a major emergency response. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Car Driver Arrested After Deadly Crash

The 26-year-old suspect, born in Russia, deliberately drove his car into pedestrians in the street opposite the train station, according to Claviere. The victims were all men between the ages of 17 and 40.

A fight had broken out at a near Police have opened an investigation into the incident, which will be led

Seven of those injured were in critical condition, while three had minor injuries, Claviere said. The suspect was not previously known to intelligence services and law enforcement personnel had been aware of him only for traffic offences.

Injuries and Suspect

Police have cordoned off the area around the train station and local residents have been told to avoid it. Social media videos from the scene showed crowds gathering around police cars and ambulances.

A spokesperson for the local administration of Calvados told the BBC that some of those injured were receiving treatment in an emergency ward at a near

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Police officers have opened an inquiry into the incident, which will be led

Locals have been told to avoid the area around the Caen train station.

At least one person has been killed and 10 people injured after a car crashed into a group of people near a train station in northern France, law enforcement personnel say.

A male suspect was later arrested after authorities launched a major emergency response in Caen, in the Normandy region.

Local prefect David Claviere stated seven of those injured were in a critical condition and three more had minor injuries, AFP reported.

The matter took place near a bar, with local media reporting that a fight had broken out there before the matter took place.

"For the moment, we are not dealing with a terrorist motive, but the inquiry is only just beginning," stated Bruno Coutanceau, a top security official for Caen.