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French car 'attack' hurts students near Toulouse | French car 'attack' hurts students near Toulouse |
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A driver has ploughed into a group of students near the south-western French city of Toulouse, injuring three. | A driver has ploughed into a group of students near the south-western French city of Toulouse, injuring three. |
One of the injured is said to be in a serious condition. All three are thought to be of Chinese origin. | |
The incident occurred outside a college in the suburb of Blagnac. | The incident occurred outside a college in the suburb of Blagnac. |
French media quoted police sources as saying the incident was deliberate but the driver, reported to be aged 28, was not on a security watch list. He was arrested several minutes later. | |
Police say the man was being sought for previous minor offences, notably drugs-related. | |
Unconfirmed reports say he suffered from major psychological problems. | |
The injured students, said to be aged 22 and 23, have been taken to hospital in Toulouse. | The injured students, said to be aged 22 and 23, have been taken to hospital in Toulouse. |
The public prosecutor has visited the scene of the accident and for the moment there has been no suggestion that it is an act of terrorism. | |
Toulouse Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc tweeted (in French): "Very shocked by the aggression towards the students in Blagnac. We offer all our support to them and their loved ones." |