Driver Rams Car into Pedestrians on Oleron Island, Injuring Ten

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Driver Rams Car into Pedestrians on Oleron Island, Injuring Ten

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Driver Rams Car into Pedestrians on Oleron Island, Injuring Ten

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A 35-year-old man deliberately rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on Oleron Island.
The attack resulted in ten injuries, four of whom are in serious condition.
The suspect was known to local police for petty crimes and displayed erratic behavior.

On November 5, a man deliberately rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the French Atlantic island of Oleron, injuring ten people, four of whom sustained serious injuries, according to Le Monde and CBS News. The prosecutor, Arnaud Laraize, confirmed the driver shouted "God is the greatest" in Arabic during his arrest, but the motive remains unclear.

The attack took place along a main road connecting Dolus d’Oléron and Saint-Pierre d’Oléron, with local officials stating that the driver had a history of petty crimes, including theft and substance abuse, as reported by South China Morning Post and CBS News. The investigation is underway, focusing on his possible mental state, although officials noted he was not on any terrorist watch list.

The man was also reported to have attempted to set fire to his vehicle, which was carrying gas canisters, according to South China Morning Post. As the investigation continues, French authorities are analyzing the events leading up to this shocking incident.