Aquaplaning incidents on French motorways

Multiple aquaplaning-related accidents were reported on French motorways on Thursday. The phenomenon occurs when a layer of water builds up between a vehicle's tires and the road surface, causing the vehicle to lose traction and skid.

First accident in Marchaux

The first incident occurred shortly before 2:30 pm on the territory of the commune of Marchaux. Two vehicles were victims of aquaplaning and ended up on the emergency stopping lane. The two occupants of one of the vehicles were transported to the CHU for examinations.

Second accident in Saint-Maurice

Approximately forty minutes later, a similar accident occurred this time in Saint-Maurice. A driver lost control of his vehicle, which ended up on the emergency stopping lane. The two occupants were unharmed.

Third accident near Blussans

Shortly after 4:00 pm, another driver also lost control and came to a stop on the emergency stopping lane near Blussans. The incident was again purely material, with no injuries reported.

Final accident in Voujeaucourt

Just before 5:00 pm, a collision between two vehicles, also resulting from aquaplaning, occurred in Voujeaucourt. Two elderly occupants were transported to the CHU for examinations, according to the gendarmerie.

No serious injuries reported

According to the gendarmerie, none of these four accidents resulted in serious injuries, but it is useful to recall the need to increase vigilance and reduce speed in case of rain on motorway routes.