Mass vehicle collision leaves numerous football enthusiasts injured in Paris
Party vibes for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s advancement to the Champions League final turned chaotic and tragic late into the night, as per reports from Liter.kz, citing OuestFrance.
The Champs-Élysées, filled with euphoric fans celebrating their triumph over Arsenal, saw a car barreling towards a throng at high speed. As per the cops, three individuals were injured, with one in a critical state.
Eye-witness footage demonstrates a black car slamming into several people unexpectedly. The intent behind the driver operating the vehicle into the crowd remains obscure. The injured were rushed to the hospital, with two sustaining critical injuries.
Infuriated fans attempted to pursue the vehicle, which was eventually detected ablaze just a few meters away from the scene. The identity of the driver and any rearrests haven't been disclosed.
Investigations by French authorities continue to identify and apprehend those responsible for the incident.
Additional insights:
- The chaotic celebrations led to 47 arrests and damages to several vehicles, with reports of two burnt vehicles near the Champs-Élysées[2][3].
- The incident occurred when a Mercedes collided with a group of pedestrians near the Champs-Élysées, resulting in three injuries. One of the victims, a minor, is in critical condition[1][2][3].
- Authorities have opened an investigation for assault, fleeing the scene, and failure to assist a person in danger[1][2][3].
- The circumstances of the incident are still unclear, and the investigation continues. The celebrations followed PSG's 2-1 victory over Arsenal, which took them to the Champions League final on May 31[2][4].
1.The chaotic celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) progression to the Champions League final on May 31 also led to 47 arrests and damages to several vehicles near the Champs-Élysées, with reports of two burnt vehicles in the vicinity.
2.Another incident, unrelated to the football celebration, occurred when a Mercedes collided with a group of pedestrians near the Champs-Élysées, resulting in three injuries, one of which is a minor and in critical condition.
3.The investigation launched by French authorities includes charges of assault, fleeing the scene, and failure to assist a person in danger regarding the incident.
4.The identity of the driver responsible for the Mercedes colliding with pedestrians and the current status of any arrests remain unknown at this time.
5.In addition to the incident, eyewitness footage demonstrates a black car slamming into several people unexpectedly in the general-news and crime-and-justice category.
6.Besides football triumphs, Paris Saint-Germain's recent Champions League advancement and the associated celebrations are clouded by the tragic car incident happening on the Champs-Élysées.
