Hérault
A fatal accident occurred in the night from Monday to Tuesday in Villeneuve-lès-Béziers, Hérault, where a high-cylinder car traveling at 256 km/h missed a roundabout before crashing into a tree. The 19-year-old driver died, while three passengers, including a minor, were seriously injured but are now out of life-threatening condition. A video on social media suggests a possible chase.
Reported by AI
Intense rains have hit southern France since the end of last week, placing the Hérault department on red flood alert until Tuesday, December 23. An exceptional flood is expected on the Hérault river, with levels unseen since 1994 in Agde. Five other departments are on orange alert for floods.