An octogenarian dies in Orvault after driving 12 kilometers in the wrong direction

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: France
Society & Lifestyle
An octogenarian dies in Orvault after driving 12 kilometers in the wrong direction

A 78-year-old driver died after driving 12 kilometers in the wrong direction on the road connecting Nantes to Rennes, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The accident occurred in Orvault, where the man was heading to the airport to pick up his wife. Four family members, including two children, were hospitalized after being struck. This road is known to be one of the deadliest in Loire-Atlantique.

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