France tragedy: 1 killed, 5 injured as car rams into crowd

One person was killed and five others were injured after a car rammed into crowd in the town of Evreux in northern France on 30 August, according to prosecutors, AFP reported. The incident occurred in the town of Evreux, located in northern Normandy, at approximately 4:00 am (0200 GMT).

The prosecutor Remi Coutin stated following a brawl "a person allegedly went to fetch a vehicle" and “deliberately reversed at high speed into a crowd outside the establishment”. Coutin added that two people were in critical condition.

Prosecutors rule out involvement of ‘terrorist’

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into charges of homicide and attempted homicide, but have dismissed any involvement of “terrorist” or racial motives.

"Unfortunately, the toll is very heavy," Coutin added, mentioning that "there was an altercation" between a young woman and numerous men.

The prosecutor stated that the bouncers removed all the patrons from the premises.

According to a Telegraph report, while explaining the incident, Guy Lefrand, the mayor of Évreux, said, “A fight broke out, causing a crowd movement and a vehicle then hit several people. The situation has now returned to calm. An investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances of this tragedy.”

“I would like to express my deepest sympathy and solidarity with the victims, their families, and their loved ones. I commend the responsiveness of the police and emergency services, who immediately mobilised to secure the area and care for the injured,” he added.

The Évreux public prosecutor’s office mentioned the manager of the Winery bar on Winston-Churchill avenue chose to shut down the late-night establishment following the altercation between numerous people nearby, the report added.

As per a report by AFP, two men and a woman were arrested.

(With inputs from AFP)