On January 4, 2025, a serious road accident occurred in the Écouves forest, in the Orne department. Two British nationals, a 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, were injured when they left the road when their vehicle hit a tree. The victims were quickly transferred urgently to Alençon hospital.
Details of the accident
The tragedy occurred around 8 p.m., when the Orne firefighters were alerted to a road exit on the D226, at Orée d'Écouves. Inside the vehicle, the two occupants suffered serious injuriesrequiring urgent treatment. According to the information provided, firefighters were mobilized at 8:18 p.m. to help the victims.
Emergency response
Twelve firefighters from the Saint-Denis, Alençon and Carrouges emergency centers intervened at the scene of the accident. In addition to the fire team, the gendarmerie and other departments of the department were also present to manage the complex situation. The intervention lasted until midnight, demonstrating the importance of the efforts deployed in response to this incident.
Weather conditions
That day, theOrne was on orange alert, due to the risks of bad weather such as freezing rainsnow and ice. However, the police clarified thatno link was established between the climatic conditions and the accident that occurred. However, firefighters reported other less serious incidents that occurred due to bad weather.
Animal Protection
In addition to the human victims, a dog Bernese mountain dog type was also found in the vehicle. Fortunately, the animal was not injured and was taken into the care of the municipality, illustrating the importance of ensuring the safety of all living beings involved in such a tragedy.
For more information on similar incidents, you can consult articles reporting other recent accidents, such as that in Challans, Aulnay-sous-Bois or the major accident currently being investigated here.
