Emergencies in Saint-Etienne-du-Grès on 27/07/2026

On July 27, 2026, Corporal Laurent Manson, a volunteer firefighter in Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, died in a traffic accident when the tanker truck he was driving crashed into a tree. Despite prompt emergency response, Manson was declared deceased at the scene.

This tragic incident is the fourth firefighter fatality in France in less than two weeks. We encourage the community to support the victims and hospitals by donating blood at the nearest center or by consulting the national directory to find a donation location.