Shortly after noon, a tragic accident shattered the quiet of Plaine near the Fouday viaduct. An 18-year-old driver from La Broque, full of dreams and newly employed as an apprentice mechanic, collided with a bus. The impact sent his car spinning into two other vehicles. 
Rescuers fought to save him, but he didn’t survive. Two other drivers suffered minor injuries. The road remained closed for hours as investigators worked. This heartbreaking event is a grim reminder of the dangers of the road, especially in harsh weather.
Shortly after noon, a devastating accident shook the quiet roads of Plaine, near the Fouday viaduct, a picturesque bridge crossing the Bruche River. 
An 18-year-old driver from La Broque, full of dreams and recently hired as an apprentice mechanic, was driving towards Fouday when, in a cruel twist of fate, his car collided with an oncoming bus. The impact was so severe that he lost control, crashing into two more vehicles before his car finally came to a violent stop.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, their sirens piercing the afternoon air. Firefighters from Schirmeck, Villé, and Urmatt fought tirelessly to assist the victims.
Tragically, despite their best efforts, the young driver could not be saved. His family, overwhelmed with grief, struggled to come to terms with their unimaginable loss.
In the other vehicles, a 55-year-old man and a woman in her sixties suffered minor injuries. One of them was airlifted to the hospital as a precaution. The gendarmes sealed off the road for several hours to conduct their investigation, finally reopening it around 3 PM.
This heartbreaking incident serves as yet another reminder of how unpredictable and dangerous the roads can be, particularly in challenging weather conditions. The local community remains in shock, mourning the loss of a young life taken far too soon.
