US EditionChristmas preparations turn tragic: Vehicle rams into crowd in France's Guadeloupe; 10 killed
- On Friday in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, a vehicle struck a crowd at the Christmas lights celebration, killing 10 and injuring nine, officials said.
- Authorities have not confirmed a cause and are examining competing accounts, with witnesses saying the driver had a medical emergency while local media reported the driver was intoxicated and arrested.
- Reports said 15 people were fighting for their lives following the crash, with medical teams confirming three critically injured victims among the wounded.
- Police teams, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene to treat victims and secure the area, while the town's mayor activated a local crisis unit to support victims and families.
- Guadeloupe, a Caribbean island east of Cuba, saw national attention after the crash, with the town's mayor calling it a `horrific tragedy` as the story spread on local and social media including a December 6, 2025 tweet.
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An autoturism entered the crowd gathered at Schoelcher Square, a area in front of the home and church, causing 19 victims. Ten people died, and three of the wounded are in serious condition, according to Radio Caraibes Internationale Guadeloupe.The immediate response of the authorities is not yet known, and the authorities have opened an investigation. The witnesses quoted by RCI said that the driver could have suffered a medical emergency while…
Christmas Attack in Guadeloupe
(New York, NY) – At least 10 people are dead following an attack on a crowd gathered for a Christmas event in the French Caribbean territory. A vehicle rammed into the crowd. An investigation has been launched, the driver was arrested following the incident. It is not clear what the motivations were, however local media reports the driver was under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Tragedy strikes French territory as car ploughs through Christmas event in Guadeloupe, 10 dead
French territory car crash: Police teams, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene, and the town's mayor activated a crisis unit to support victims and their families, describing the incident as a "horrific tragedy".
A restaurant truck was hit by a car in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe on Friday night. 19 people were injured. The driver was tested positive for alcohol and cannabis.
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