On October 6, a serious accident occurred in the morning in Charente-Maritime, as reported by colleagues from Sud Ouest. This is the second accident that occurred this morning in the department. An individual was in absolute emergency condition. A collision occurred around 8:15 a.m. on the D137 near Pons heading towards Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge. A car collided with a minibus carrying eight people, all aged between 19 and 54 years. According to colleagues, the driver of the car is 18 years old and has minor injuries. Four ambulances were sent to the scene. According to the SDIS 17 (Departmental Fire and Rescue Service) contacted by BFM, one person was sent in absolute emergency condition to the hospital in Saintes. It is not known, for now, whether this person was the driver or a passenger. As for the other five victims, they have minor injuries and were transported to the hospital in relative emergency condition. The incident highlights the risks associated with road travel, especially in areas with multiple vehicles moving through the same roads. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, ensuring that all injured individuals received prompt medical attention. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and local authorities are expected to release more details in the coming days. This is the second accident reported in the region on the same day, raising concerns about road safety and the need for increased awareness among drivers. The first incident had not been detailed in the initial reports, but it is likely that further information will emerge as the day progresses. For now, the focus remains on the recovery of those injured and the investigation into the causes of both accidents.