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School Trip Horror in Marseille: Van Hits Students - 11 Injured, One Seriously

Published January 17, 2026, 06:09
School Trip Horror in Marseille: Van Hits Students - 11 Injured, One Seriously

A delivery van lost control in Marseille, France, and hit a group of students returning from a school trip. The incident occurred after the driver parked the vehicle on a sloping road and left to make a delivery. Authorities report that the handbrake failed, causing the van to roll backward and strike approximately 20 children and three adults. Eleven people were injured, nine of whom were students. An 8-year-old boy is reported to have suffered serious fractures and is hospitalized. The driver was tested for alcohol and drugs, and a prosecutor's investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances of the accident and any potential criminal liability.