Near Angers, a truck hits two vehicles, the driver says he “fell asleep”

A serious traffic accident took place on Thursday June 27 in the middle of the afternoon in Corzé, north of Angers (Maine-et-Loire). A heavy goods vehicle collided with at least two vehicles. Results: three people were slightly injured and one woman was in serious danger. His condition has stabilized.

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A serious accident took place on Thursday, June 27 in the middle of the afternoon on the roads of Maine-et-Loire. As reported by our colleagues at Ouest-France, the incident occurred on the RD 323 between Corzé and Seiches-sur-le-Loir, north of Angers. According to the first elements of the investigation, a heavy goods vehicle hit two light vehicles. Three people were slightly injured.

Checks in progress

An occupant of one of the hit vehicles was more seriously injured. She suffered a head trauma and was hospitalized in an absolute emergency at the Angers University Hospital. His vital prognosis was in jeopardy yesterday, but his condition has stabilized a little , indicated this Friday, June 28 Eric Bouillard, public prosecutor of Angers. Heard by the gendarmes, the driver of the heavy goods vehicle stated that he had fallen asleep before the impact. Checks are underway on the truck and the driver, but there is no trace of alcohol. the magistrate said.