Pair in critical condition after man strikes car into several people | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex CroftWednesday 05 November 2025 21:04 GMTThe suspect attempted to set fire to his vehicle which contained gas cylinders (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)A 35-year-old man was arrested after deliberately striking several people with his car in a 35-minute rampage on the French holiday island of Ile d’Oleron.Two people are in a critical condition following the incident, which saw five individuals hit, with earlier reports indicating up to 10 injured in total.The suspect, known for multiple past offences, attempted to set fire to his vehicle, which contained gas cylinders, and was tasered by police.Upon arrest, the man reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar", but the motive remains unconfirmed, and the incident is not currently being treated as a terror attack.The suspect is not on France's radicalisation prevention list but is reported to have recently become radicalised, alongside a history of drug and alcohol abuse.In fullCar ploughs into pedestrians on French holiday island injuring 10 in ‘35 minute rampage’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in