Fatal scooter-bus accident in Flers (Orne), France – 5 October 2026
On Monday 5 October 2026, shortly after 7 p.m., a serious road accident occurred in the centre of Flers (Orne department, Normandy) at Place Claudius-Duperron.
A 15-year-old boy riding an electric scooter (trottinette électrique), accompanied by a 16-year-old passenger, collided with an urban bus on a one-way street. The 15-year-old died at the scene despite the rapid intervention of emergency services (18 firefighters from Flers and nearby stations were mobilised). The 16-year-old sustained only minor physical injuries; psychological effects are being assessed. The bus driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
The public prosecutor’s office in Argentan has opened an investigation for involuntary manslaughter by a vehicle driver. The inquiry has been assigned to the Flers police station, and an appeal for witnesses has been issued. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Flers commissariat.
Local authorities and the town of Flers have expressed deep sorrow. Flowers and tributes were placed at the site the following day. The municipality has indicated it will review road safety measures on this stretch of road.
This appears to be the most recent and severe accident reported in Flers at the time of the query. Earlier incidents in 2026 in the same town have included pedestrian collisions and other road accidents, but none as recent or fatal as this one.