Accident on A84 in Manche Leaves Child and Man Injured

An accident occurred on the A84 highway in the Manche department of Normandy, France, during the night of February 14-15, 2026. The incident involved a single vehicle and resulted in injuries to a young child and a man.

Details of the Incident

The accident took place around 4:00 AM on February 15, 2026, near Villedieu-les-Poêles and the Gouvets rest area according to La Presse de la Manche. Firefighters from Villedieu and Percy were dispatched to the scene.

Injuries and Hospitalization

Emergency responders provided care to a 2-year-old child and a 21-year-old man, both sustaining minor injuries. La Presse de la Manche reports that both individuals were transported to Avranches hospital for further treatment.

Recent Incidents on the A84

This incident follows another event on the A84 in January 2026, involving a truck transporting turkeys. Ouest-France reported that the accident resulted in the deaths of many of the animals, and the A84 was temporarily closed. France Bleu also covered the traffic disruption caused by the turkey truck accident.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.