26 Aug 2024 | 08:18 AM UTC
France: Authorities responding to shooting incident between La Grande-Motte and Carnon, as of the morning of Aug. 26
Police responding to shooting incident on D59 road between La Grande-Motte and Carnon, Fance, early Aug. 26. One dead. Suspect at large.
Authorities are responding to a shooting that occurred around 06:00 Aug. 26 on the D59 road, Pampa Beach, between La-Grande-Motte and Carnon. In the shooting, at least one person died and another wounded. The police have closed the road and cordoned off the incident area. The suspect is still at large; authorities have not yet confirmed the motive for the shooting. Investigations are ongoing.
Heightened security, road travel and transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as emergency operations and investigations continue.
The incident site is around 10 km (6.2 miles) east-southeast of Montpellier.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Heed official directives.
