A dramatic accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m., Tuesday November 19, 2024, on avenue Saint-Jean-d'Angély, in Niort. A 30-year-old motorist traveling alone in a Renault Clio left the road for reasons still undetermined. The vehicle collided head-on with a plane tree located on the side of the road.
Supported by emergency services, the victim was transported by a Samu vehicle to the Niort hospital center. At the time of his evacuation, his vital prognosis was in jeopardy.
A police officer witnessed the accident
Before the firefighters arrived, the motorist was first rescued by a police officer from the Niort police station, present by chance in the parking lot of the Chausson Matériaux company. “I saw the shock. Immediately, employees of the company and I ran towards the car, but several fires broke out. »
The police officer and agents then took matters into their own hands while waiting for reinforcement. “We put out the fire using five fire extinguishers, then we established a security perimeter around the car with alternating traffic. The Chausson Matériaux team was incredibly responsive, their action must really be commended. »
Around ten police officers then took over, providing protection during the emergency response. An investigation is open to determine the circumstances of the accident.
