An accident caused three deaths and a serious injury, all in their twenties, on the night of Thursday to Friday in Avignon.

Three young people died in a road accident that occurred Thursday night in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, reports La Provence .

Fourth young evacuee in serious condition

The accident occurred shortly after midnight in the Montfavet district, in the east of the city, according to the local daily. The occupants of a Peugeot 207, four young people in their twenties, were driving on a road limited to 50 km / h in a residential area.

According to La Provence , the vehicle left the road and hit a low wall. Three young people died on the spot, while the fourth was evacuated to the hospital of Avignon in a serious state.