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UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Driver rams pedestrians outside Caen station, killing two
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A 26-year-old man deliberately drove into a group of pedestrians outside Caen railway station in Normandy, killing two and injuring several others. The prefect of Calvados said seven people were in critical condition and three were slightly injured. The deputy public prosecutor said there is no apparent terrorist motive; the driver fled and was arrested later that evening in Ouistreham.
WHO: A 26-year-old man driving a car
WHAT: Deliberately drove into pedestrians outside Caen railway station, killing two and injuring others; fled and was later arrested
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026
WHERE: Caen railway station area, Normandy, France
WHY: No terrorist motive was apparent; the attack reportedly followed an altercation.
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