The van of a patroller intervening on an accident on the A62 struck between Agen and Bordeaux

The shock was very violent. This Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:40 p.m. The van of a patroller was struck on the A62 motorway between Aiguillon and Marmande (Lot-et-Garonne). Vinci Autoroutes’ intervention vehicle was positioned on the left track, in protection of an accident, when a utility has come to hit it.

19th Patrol Patrol

The patroller Fortunately, was not injured. Under the impact, the rear of the intervention van was strongly damaged. This is the 19th clash of an intervention vehicle Vinci highways on its network.

The company therefore recalls The rules of conduct in such circumstancesto ensure the safety of personnel in intervention and that of users of the highway. As an intervention vehicle approaches:

• to slow down
• go away
• change track if possible

A complaint filed and an awareness campaign

Vinci Autoroutes has announced that a complaint will be filed. A awareness campaign will also be broadcast on the light panels of the motorway network.

The objective is to challenge drivers and encourage them to be attentive As the intervention areas of men and women in yellow, but also firefighters, police and convenience stores, who intervene to ensure Highway security.

More than one intervention vehicle hit per week

This accident relates to 19 The number of intervention vehicles Hoted since the beginning of 2025, already, more than one per week already.

“In 2024, 43 intervention vehicles were hit on the network, including three causing bodily accidents. A year ago, in March 2024, a dramatic accident on the A8 led to the death of a patroller and seriously injured his colleague, as well as two gendarmes and a convenience store, ”recalls Vinci Autoroutes in a statement.

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