Fatal scooter accident in Marseille

One person died and another was seriously injured in a scooter accident in Marseille on Tuesday, October 13, in the evening, according to BFM Marseille Provence.

Location and time of incident

The incident occurred on Avenue du Général-Leclerc, where firefighters and police arrived at 9:42 p.m. Initial investigation elements suggest the scooter left the road, with both victims on board.

Details of the victims

The first victim was a 30-year-old man who was found in cardiac and respiratory arrest and died at the scene. The second victim, a person in their 30s, was unconscious upon the arrival of emergency services due to a head trauma and other injuries.

Impact on local infrastructure

They were transported to the hospital in critical condition. The Saint-Charles tunnel and the road leading to Saint-Charles station were closed as a result of the accident.