Woman Dies, Seven Injured in Carriage Collision During Reenactment
Woman dies, seven injured in carriage collision during Aveyron historical reenactment.
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Villefranche-de-Rouergue Reenactment Accident
Historical reenactment accident during Penitents' procession in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron resulted in one death and seven injuries when two carriages collided on a steep descent.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 26 Apr, 12:07 UTC
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Seven people injured in carriage accident during Aveyron historical event
Seven people were injured in the carriage collision that occurred during the historical reenactment at Villefranche-de-Rouergue. The incident happened in a steep descent known for its slope during the Penitents' procession.
Woman dies in carriage collision during historical reenactment in Aveyron
A 70-year-old woman died when two carriages collided during a historical reenactment in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon following the Penitents' procession. One carriage fell off the side of a steep descent, resulting in the woman's death.
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