Young Girl Dies in Tragic Hennebont Crash

Brother Critical as Vehicle Encounters Unexplained Issue

A devastating accident late Friday night in Hennebont has resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl and left her younger brother in critical condition. The incident occurred on the one-way rue des Haras, a street with a 30 km/h speed limit.

Emergency Response and Ongoing Investigation

At approximately 11:40 p.m. on August 1, 2025, the vehicle carrying the two children, accompanied by their father, reportedly veered off course for reasons yet to be determined. Bystanders rushed to provide immediate aid. Tragically, the young girl could not be saved and succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

Her 5-year-old brother was swiftly transported to the Hospital of the Blanche in Brest, where he is currently listed in a serious condition. The scale of the emergency response was significant, involving the Civil Security Helicopter Dragon 56, firefighters from the Hennebont center, and national police.

An official investigation into the collision has been launched. Authorities are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and provide information to the Lorient police station. Concerns about road safety for young passengers remain high, with the U.S. Department of Transportation reporting that in 2022, over 1,000 children under 15 were involved in fatal car crashes (NHTSA).

Seeking Witnesses for Lorient Police

The Lorient police station can be reached directly for anyone who may have witnessed the accident and has not yet come forward. The contact number is 02 97 78 86 00.