Four Injured in Car Incident During PSG Champions League Celebration in Grenoble
In a shocking turn of events, four individuals were injured when a car collided with pedestrians celebrating Paris Saint-Germain’s historic Champions League victory. The incident occurred at Cours Jean-Jaurés in Grenoble, France, where a driver struck four people before fleeing the scene. Local authorities apprehended the driver shortly after the crash.
Among the injured, two women and one man sustained serious injuries, and reports indicate that all four victims are from the same family. The driver is currently in custody, as confirmed by local media outlets.
Emergency responders, including approximately 30 firefighters and a medical team from SAMU 38, rushed to the scene to provide assistance. All injured parties were transported to the Grenoble Alpes University Hospital for treatment. According to Grenoble officials, “A vehicle apparently lost control, hitting four people.”
The incident occurred amid widespread celebrations in Paris, where thousands of fans took to the streets to honor PSG’s first-ever Champions League trophy. However, the festivities took a darker turn, as violence erupted, leading to at least 559 arrests.
A spokesperson for the Paris Police Prefecture reported, “There have been widespread scenes of disorder, and 131 arrests were made by midnight.” The unrest persisted into Sunday morning, prompting law enforcement to remain vigilant around various hotspots.
France’s Interior Minister condemned the violence, stating, “Barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement. I urge the internal security forces to respond decisively to these abuses.”
In a separate incident in Bastille, a 23-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling onto barriers. Additionally, cars were set ablaze at the Porte de Saint-Cloud, a major traffic intersection, where fireworks were directed at police officers.
As the situation unfolds, authorities continue to prioritize public safety amidst the celebrations and unrest.
