A fatal car crash occurred in Uchaud, Gard on Saturday, March 25 at 4 a.m. The accident involved three vehicles and high speeds resulting in one death. The incident caused significant traffic jams in the region. Gard firefighters reported that the accident was a severe shock involving two cars and a utility vehicle. In total, eight people were involved in the accident. One person did not survive, and another person was in critical condition while two individuals sustained minor injuries. The remaining four people were uninjured. Many rescue vehicles were deployed to aid the victims, and the highway remained closed for two hours. Firefighters noted that the intervention was still in progress at 7:30 a.m. and urged caution when traveling in the area. Exit 26 was compulsory or entry 26 prohibited, depending on traffic direction. The specific causes of the accident were not disclosed.
It was in the town of Uchaud, in the Gard, that a violent traffic accident occurred on the A9 this Saturday, March 25 around 4 a.m.
Three vehicles involved, high speed. In this accident, which occurred on the A9 around 4 a.m. this Saturday, March 25, one person died. There are major traffic jams in the area.
A seriously injured person
Gard firefighters describe a shock with “strong kinetics”, involving two cars and a utility vehicle. A total of eight people are involved in the accident, which took place in the town of Uchaud, in the Gard, in the South-North direction.
In addition to the victim who did not survive, the firefighters report another person in absolute emergency and two people injured more slightly. The four other people involved in the accident are uninjured.
Highway cut
It took a lot of resources to come to the aid of the victims, the highway was also cut for two hours and the intervention of a helicopter was necessary, in addition to the numerous rescue vehicles deployed.
07:04: u26a0ufe0fsur #A9 in the direction of Lyon following entry n° 26 Gallargues-Aigues Mortes our teams are working on a #Accident. Intervention of a helicopter u27a1ufe0f Compulsory exit and prohibited entry n°26 Gallargues Aigues Mortes #InfoTrafic#InfoTrafic
– Autoroute A9 (@A9Trafic) March 25, 2023
The causes of the collision between these vehicles are not mentioned. At 7:30 a.m., when the firefighters communicate on this accident, they indicate that the intervention is still in progress, be careful if you are driving in the area. Exit 26 is compulsory or entry 26 prohibited, depending on your direction of traffic.
This tragic accident serves as a reminder for all of us to exercise caution while driving. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the victim who lost their life in this collision. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured and hope that everyone involved in the accident receives the support they need during this difficult time. Let’s all prioritize safety on the roads and do our part to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.