Accident on route du fort Benoit

An accident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on the route du fort Benoit, a road in the Doubs department of eastern France.

Teenagers involved in the incident

Firefighters from the Doubs took charge of two 16-year-old teenagers who were riding on the same scooter. The scooter was involved in a collision with a car.

Injuries and medical response

One of the teenagers was seriously injured and received medical attention from a SMUR team, which is a mobile emergency medical unit in France. The injured teenager was immediately taken to the CHU of Besançon, a major hospital in the region.

Second passenger less seriously hurt

The second passenger, who was also on the scooter, was less seriously injured and was also taken to the CHU of Besançon for further evaluation and treatment.

Car driver unharmed

The car driver involved in the accident was reported to be unharmed and did not require medical attention.

Gendarmerie at the scene

The gendarmerie, France’s military police force, was present at the scene to conduct the usual procedures, including investigating the cause of the accident and ensuring the safety of all involved.