Collision in Saint-Martin-des-Prés

A car collided head-on with a construction vehicle around 9 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Saint-Martin-des-Prés, a village near Loudéac in the Côtes-d'Armor department of France.

Injured driver to be rescued

At 10:45 a.m., emergency responders were preparing to extricate the car driver, a man in his sixties, from his vehicle. The situation was critical, requiring specialized equipment and careful coordination.

Uninjured but shaken driver

The driver of the construction vehicle was not injured but was under shock due to the sudden and violent nature of the collision. His condition was described as stable but emotionally affected.

Helicopter support deployed

A helicopter from the Samu, the French emergency medical service, was dispatched to the scene to assist with the rescue and provide additional medical support if needed.