21 Aug 2017 | 10:18 AM UTC
France: Possible car ramming attack in Marseille August 21
Car crash in central Marseille (Old Port area) August 21 kills one; possible attack, avoid the area
Event
A vehicle crashed into two bus stops in the Old Port (Vieux-Port) area of Marseille around 11:00 (local time) on Monday, August 21, killing at least one person. One person has been arrested and a police operation is ongoing. The incidents reportedly occurred in the Croix-Rouge and Valentine neighborhoods. It is unclear at this stage if the act was intentional.
Police are asking people to avoid the Old Port area.
Advice
Individuals are advised to avoid the crash sites, to adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities, and to keep abreast of the situation.
