Car Rams Into Two Bus Shelters in French City of Marseille: One Dead

A car rammed into two bus stations in the French city of Marseille, the AFP news agency reports citing local police services. At least one person is dead.

The police arrived at the scene, local media reported. The driver was arrested.

The Bouches-du-Rhône police and the National Police services stated that the operation is underway and ask people to avoid the area of Vieux-Port, where the accident took place. They also stated that the motives of the perpetrator are currently unknown.

FLASH – Marseille : Une voiture fonce sur deux abris-bus à Marseille : opération de police en cours. /La Provence pic.twitter.com/Ns1ilW9OEq

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