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On May 9, 2026, in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (Nord), a motorhome struck safety barriers and became partially submerged in the Scarpe river. The driver was rescued by a witness and taken to hospital. Emergency crews deployed anti-pollution measures to contain a slight oil sheen.
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On May 9, 2026, in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (Nord), a motorhome struck safety barriers and became partially submerged in the Scarpe river. The driver was ...
On May 9, 2026, in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (Nord), a motorhome struck safety barriers and became partially submerged in the Scarpe river. The driver was rescued by a witness and taken to hospital. Emergency crews deployed anti-pollution measures to contain a slight oil sheen.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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