Second person dies after car driven into crowd outside bar in France

French authorities confirmed a second fatality resulting from a car attack outside a bar in the city of Caen, escalating the severity of the incident that occurred the previous evening. The driver, a 26-year-old man of Russian origin, was apprehended by police following the assault.

Initially, the attack was reported to have claimed one life at the scene, with ten others sustaining injuries. However, the condition of seven of the injured was described as life-threatening, and the second victim succumbed to their injuries early this morning, according to police reports.

While the motive remains under investigation, a police source indicated that the attack may have occurred in the aftermath of a physical altercation. The suspect, who is Russian-born, was not known to intelligence services but had a prior record with law enforcement for traffic offenses, as stated by the prosecutor's office.

Rescue personnel were present at the scene following the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances and intent behind the driver's actions.