L’Isle-d’Abeau, June 29 – A serious road accident occurred on Sunday, June 28, in L’Isle-d’Abeau, Isère, resulting in a 10-year-old child being airlifted to a Lyon hospital in critical condition. Two other people were also injured in the incident.
Head-on Collision on RD1006
The accident took place shortly before 7:00 PM on Sunday when a vehicle, entering the RD1006 in L’Isle-d’Abeau, collided head-on with two other vehicles. The impact led to a significant crash involving a total of six individuals across the three vehicles, according to the Isère fire department.
Three Injured, One in Critical Condition
Among the six people involved, three sustained injuries. The most severe was the 10-year-old child, who was in critical condition (urgence absolue) and required immediate helicopter evacuation to a hospital in Lyon. The other two injured parties were in a relative emergency state (urgence relative) and were transported to the Bourgoin-Jallieu hospital for further examination.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the accident. Details regarding the cause of the head-on collision and other contributing factors are yet to be released as the inquiry progresses.
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the region. Emergency services, including firefighters and medical personnel, responded rapidly to the scene to provide assistance and manage the aftermath of the collision.
Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds and more information becomes available regarding the condition of the injured and the causes of the accident.
Source: https://actu.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/l-isle-d-abeau_38193/un-enfant-de-10-ans-evacue-par-helicoptere-dans-un-etat-grave-a-lyon-apres-un-accident-de-la-route_64469158.html