A serious car accident occurred near Lisieux on Sunday, December 22, 2024, resulting in four individuals being injured.
The collision happened at approximately 3 PM on the D510 road near Hermival-les-Vaux, when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided. Reports indicate one vehicle veered onto the opposing lane, leading to the crash.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with firefighters from the Lisieux and Moyaux stations arriving shortly after the incident. Among those injured were three women aged 22, 24, and 58, along with one man who is 20 years old. All four were transported to the Centre hospitalier de Lisieux for medical attention.
According to local authorities, the accident primarily resulted in material damage, but the firefighters confirmed the transport of four individuals "in relative urgency" to the hospital, highlighting the seriousness of their conditions.
Two men, aged 24 and 58, were also involved but were left at the scene for the police investigation. The involvement of eleven firefighters showcases the scale of the emergency response required for this unfortunate event.
This incident serves as another reminder of the unpredictable nature of road safety, leaving the community concerned and urging caution on the roads.
The gendarmes stated, "...the accident is primarily 'material'..." indicating they were assessing the damage done alongside the injuries sustained. Although the situation appears to have stabilized, local residents are left reflecting on the risks faced by drivers and pedestrians alike.
With the rise of vehicle traffic, collisions like this one underline the importance of road safety measures and public awareness to avoid similar occurrences.
Further updates will follow as investigations continue, shedding light on the reasons behind such incidents and potential preventative actions for the future. The well-being of those injured remains the community's primary concern as they await news of their recovery.
