A 96 -year -old man aboard a car collided with a heavyweight after circulating against the double track of the departmental 824, in the direction of Dax, from Tartas. This Wednesday, April 9, the nonagenarian died.
He was traveling against the double path of the departmental 824, in the direction of Dax, from Tartas. This Wednesday, April 9, around 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, a 96 -year -old man aboard a car collided with a heavyweight. The nonagenarian died instantly, as the impact was violent, reveals France 3 Region.
Several injured in the accident
The truck would have struck “by ricochet” other cars, according to the firefighters of the Landes. A motorist in his thirties was seriously injured during the shock.
The emergency services took it several hours to unravel it from the vehicle. Rescue on the spot also supported the driver of the truck, a 63 -year -old man. Slightly injured, he was transported to the hospital.
An impacted circulation
The rescue operation lasted several hours. A total of 16 firefighters and five devices were asked. Traffic is “Very strongly impacted and slowed in both directions for several kilometers”.
“We recommend caution and avoid this sector if possible”said the Departmental Landes road service.
A new security system?
Since Tuesday, April 1, a bill has been under examination in the National Assembly in order to impose a medical examination every five years on drivers over 70, with a possible suspension of the permit.
