Authorities in western France are investigating a vehicle attack that left nine people injured after a driver deliberately rammed into pedestrians. The incident occurred on Oleron Island, a popular tourist destination, prompting a rapid response from local police and emergency services.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez visited the site, expressing support for the victims and vowing a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with first responders rushing to aid the injured.