Caen Crash: Two Dead, 10 Hurt After Car Ramps Crowd

On Aug 26, a car upset a group of people opposite Caen train station, killing two and wounding ten more.

Police say the 26‑year‑old suspect—a man born in Russia—soon after fled the scene, only to be caught 12 mi away in Ouistreham.

Authorities ruled out a terror motive, but the investigation is in its early stages.

The victims were all men, aged 17‑40, a detail that was highlighted by local officials.

CCTV footage tracked the car’s path, and emergency teams treated the injured at nearby hospitals.

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