A tragic car crash in northern France last Saturday claimed the lives of 42-year-old Laetitia Savary and her sons, Naël, 8, and Yanis, 10. The accident occurred on the A26 motorway near Gavrelle when a car driven by a 52-year-old Maltese man collided into their vehicle at high speed.
The woman and her children were declared dead at the scene, while the driver, found to be under the influence of drugs, was hospitalised with serious injuries. He is now under investigation for involuntary manslaughter.
The victims’ hometown of Vimy mourned their loss with a silent march, where residents carried white flowers and candles.
Organized by the boys’ school, a parents’ association, and a local football club, the march saw participants walk from the town’s stadium to the school and town hall. Handwritten tributes from classmates adorned the town hall, expressing grief and remembrance.
A crowdfunding campaign launched to support the victims’ funeral has raised over €17,000. Psychological support is being provided to first responders who attended the harrowing scene. Investigations into the crash are ongoing.
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