An accident involving four cars on the A57 in Toulon seriously disrupts traffic. Seven people are affected, including four with minor injuries.
Accident A57 Toulon traffic disrupted – CREDIT: Var Actu
A traffic accident occurred this Monday, December 18 at 5:31 p.m. at the entrance to the A57 tunnel towards Marseille, involving four cars and mobilizing a major emergency response.
Seven people concerned, including four lightly injured
The accident caused seven victimsamong which four lightly injured. Var firefighters quickly intervened to take care of those involved and secure the scene.
An impressive emergency device
Faced with this accident, a significant deployment was put in place to manage the intervention and limit the risks. On the ground, we have:
- 4 ambulances for the evacuation of the injured,
- 1 road rescue machine,
- 1 fire protection device,
- 1 command vehicle,
with a total of 20 firefighters mobilized. The National Police are also present to manage traffic and secure the intervention.
Major disruptions in the sector
The accident causes a severe traffic disruption towards Marseille and for vehicles entering Toulon from Benoît Malon. Authorities recommend avoiding the area if possible and using alternative routes until the situation returns to normal.
Caution remains in order
This incident reminds us of the importance of remaining vigilant on the roads, particularly when approaching risky areas such as tunnel entrances. Motorists are urged to exercise extra caution and follow the instructions of law enforcement.
