Tragic Accident on Belle-Île: Young Cyclist Struck by Bus – DHnet
- On Thursday, July 24, 2025, a 16-year-old motorbike rider died in a collision with a car on the road to Port-Salio in Belle-Île-en-Mer, Morbihan, France.
- When the young rider, who was a resident of the island, lost control in a frontal impact with a vehicle.
- Emergency services, including the Dragon 56 helicopter, were dispatched to the scene following the crash.
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, a 16-year-old motorbike rider died in a collision with a car on the road to Port-Salio in Belle-Île-en-Mer, Morbihan, France.
The accident occurred around 3:15 p.m. When the young rider, who was a resident of the island, lost control in a frontal impact with a vehicle. The driver of the car remained unharmed, while the motorbike’s passenger sustained injuries and received medical attention.
Emergency services, including the Dragon 56 helicopter, were dispatched to the scene following the crash. Local gendarmes have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.
Authorities confirmed that both the deceased rider and the car driver are local inhabitants of Belle-Île-en-Mer. No further details about the victim’s identity or the ongoing inquiry have been released at this time.