The incident occurred at Schoelcher Square, situated opposite the town hall and local church, where final preparations for the celebrations were underway.
Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, December 8, 2025, BNN Web Staff: A Christmas celebration in Sainte-Anne turned deadly on Friday when a vehicle drove into a crowd preparing for festive events, killing at least 10 people and injuring 19 others. Three of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
The incident occurred at Schoelcher Square, situated opposite the town hall and local church, where final preparations for the celebrations were underway.
Authorities have launched an investigation, though the cause of the crash remains unclear. Witnesses suggested the driver may have suffered a medical emergency, but officials have not confirmed this. The driver reportedly stayed at the scene.
Firefighters, paramedics, and police rushed to the site, while the town’s mayor activated a crisis unit to support the victims and their families. Officials described the incident as a “horrific tragedy,” sending shockwaves through the community.
This incident draws parallels with last year’s Christmas market tragedy in Magdeburg, Germany, where a vehicle drove into a crowd, killing two and injuring dozens.
