Car Falls Into Ravine on Mountain Road in France

A car plunged 10 metres into a ravine on the road leading to the Col des Aravis in Savoie, France, leaving three people injured, two of them seriously.

All three victims were taken to hospital following the collision, according to local reports. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene to assist those trapped in the vehicle.

Among the injured is a teenage girl, who has since been placed in an artificial coma by medical staff. This procedure, in which doctors use medication to induce a deep sleep, is often used to protect the brain and allow the body to recover from severe trauma.

The Col des Aravis, a mountain pass known locally as a col, is a popular but demanding route, with narrow bends and steep drops that can pose risks to drivers, particularly in poor weather or low visibility.

This is the second serious incident to occur on this stretch of road in a short period. A couple in their fifties were killed in an earlier fatal accident there, according to the same source.

Authorities have not yet released full details regarding the exact cause of the latest crash, and an investigation is likely to follow, as is standard procedure after road accidents involving serious injury or death.

The repeated incidents on this mountain road may prompt local officials to review safety measures, such as signage, barriers, or speed restrictions, in an effort to prevent further accidents on the pass.

No further information has been released about the condition of the other two injured passengers, though both are reported to be in serious condition following the fall.