A man in his 20s died in a road accident on the D168 in Ille-et-Vilaine on October 12, 2026. Four others were treated, one by helicopter to Rennes hospital.
Man killed in road accident
A man in his twenties died in a road accident on the D168 between Pleurtuit and Saint-Lunaire in Ille-et-Vilaine on Monday, October 12, 2026. The incident occurred on a regional road connecting two towns in the French region of Brittany.
Four injured in the crash
Four other people were injured in the accident and received medical attention from emergency services. The severity of their injuries varied, with one person requiring immediate transport to a hospital.
Helicopter evacuation
One of the injured was urgently transported by helicopter to the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Rennes. Helicopter evacuations are typically used for critical cases where rapid medical care is needed.
Investigation underway
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident to determine if any factors such as speed, weather, or mechanical failure contributed to the crash. The results of the investigation will be shared with the public in the coming days.
