Two people died and four others sustained injuries following a violent head-on collision and subsequent fire involving a rented Lamborghini Aventador on a highway near Paris, according to local authorities. The crash occurred on the morning of Saturday, September 5, on the A3 motorway in the direction of Paris-periphery near Montreuil in Seine-Saint-Denis, as reported by prosecutors. The victims were identified as a 63-year-old father and his 27-year-old son.
Details of the A3 Highway Crash Near Paris
Preliminary data from the public prosecutor’s office indicates that the high-end supercar was traveling at excessive speeds before striking another vehicle. According to investigators, the impact sent the Lamborghini careening into a roadside safety barrier, where the vehicle was cut in half by the guardrail before bursting into flames. An off-duty police officer driving along the motorway intervened immediately, followed shortly by units from the Paris fire brigade, but the two occupants of the supercar could not be saved.
Emergency Response and Ongoing Investigation
Four additional motorists sustained injuries during the multi-vehicle collision and ensuing fire. The prosecution office in Bobigny has opened an official inquiry to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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When and where did the Lamborghini crash happen?
The collision occurred on the morning of Saturday, September 5, on the A3 motorway near Montreuil in Seine-Saint-Denis, heading toward the Paris periphery.
Who were the victims of the accident?
According to the prosecutor’s office, the deceased individuals were a 63-year-old father and his 27-year-old son who were traveling in the rented Lamborghini Aventador.
Are authorities investigating the cause of the crash?
Yes. The Bobigny prosecutor’s office opened an official inquiry to investigate the exact circumstances of the collision, noting preliminary indications that the supercar was traveling at high speed.
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