A disaster occurred early this Sunday in Bracquegnies (Hainaut): a car overturned Gilles from the carnival of Strépy-Bracquegnies, near La Louvière. This happened during pickup around 5am. The vehicle drove into a group of regarding 20 people.
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The main information:
- According to the spokesperson for the police zone, we deplore 4 dead, 7 seriously injured and 15 slightly injured
- The vehicle is the only cause, says the spokesperson for the police zone. The police would have arrived following the fact. The occupants of the vehicle were deprived of their liberty
- It was regardinga pickup of the company “Les boute en train”, which was at that time in the rue des Canadiens near the Hall omnisports, and was heading towards the city center. The car came from behind. The pick-up victim of the accident was that of Alderman Toni Gava, who was slightly injured.
- LThe municipal emergency plan has been triggered.
- The Saint-Julien Omnisport Hall has been transformed into emergency reception center. This is where witnesses can receive support from the Red Cross and the police.
- The Minister of the Interior contacted the mayor, in particular to find out whether the thesis of an attack might be ruled out.
