Detected on Thursday 29 October, 10h38
Chase across the Rhône, Ain, and Saône-et-Loire, diesel cans thrown at gendarmes
On the night of October 27, a manhunt mobilized numerous gendarmerie crews to stop two fugitives crossing the Rhône, Ain, and Saône-et-Loire, who threw diesel cans at law enforcement.
In brief
Security event (severity: notable) in 3 departments (Rhône, Ain, Saône-et-Loire), first detected on 29 October 2026 at 10:38. Reported by 4 sources (4 articles), last updated on 29 October 2026 at 17:45. Reported toll: 2 arrests.
- Category
- Security
- Severity
- Notable
- Place
- Belleville-en-Beaujolais
Multiple departments (3)
- Detected
- 29 Oct, 10h38
- Updated
- 29 Oct, 17h45
- Reference
- no.3733
4 articles · 4 sources · 2 bords sur 3 · outlets: left 0, centre 1, right 2
Angle comparison
Both outlets report the same nighttime chase and fuel thrown at gendarmes, but Le Progrès provides more detail on the sequence and the interception, while Le Figaro emphasizes the spectacular nature and the mobilization of brigades.
Left
No coverage from this side.
Centre
Le Progrès highlights the precise route from Belleville-en-Beaujolais through Ain and Saône-et-Loire, as well as the vehicle's stop using interception bars.
Right
Le Figaro underscores the 'rocambolesque' nature of the chase and the mobilization of numerous crews and brigades to stop two fugitives.
Common points
- =A chase took place on the night of October 27.
- =Two fugitives crossed the Rhône, Ain, and Saône-et-Loire.
- =Diesel cans or barrels were thrown at the gendarmes.
- =Numerous gendarmerie crews or brigades were mobilized.
Divergences
- ≠Le Progrès specifies the starting point at Belleville-en-Beaujolais and the use of interception bars to stop the vehicle; Le Figaro mentions neither this starting point nor this interception method.
- ≠Le Figaro describes the chase as 'rocambolesque' and highlights the involvement of several brigades; Le Progrès focuses on the route and interception means.
Written by an AI from headlines and extracts only · 29 Oct, 13h05
Read sources · 4 articles, 4 sources
- 10h38Le FigaroCentre-rightWire29 OctBidons de gazole jetés sur les gendarmes, trois départements traversés : une course-poursuite rocambolesque dans le Rhône
Une traque a mobilisé de nombreux équipages des forces de l’ordre dans la nuit du 27 octobre. Plusieurs brigades ont été engagées pour arrêter deux fuyards entre le Rhône, l’Ain et la Saône-et-Loire.
- 11h48X (Twitter)Press release29 Oct@Gendarmerie : #Interpellation 🚨 Après 1h30 de fuite, les #gendarmes du #Rhône interpellent 2 individus suite à un refus d'obtempérer.
Gendarmerie nationale (@Gendarmerie) : #Interpellation 🚨 Après 1h30 de fuite, les #gendarmes du #Rhône interpellent 2 individus suite à un refus d'obtempérer. Dans leur course folle, les individus jetaient de bidons de gasoil et objets en tous genres pour ralentir les militaires. 👏 Bravo à nos camarades !
- 12h01Le ProgrèsCentreWire29 OctRhône. Ils tentent d’échapper aux gendarmes à travers trois départements en leur jetant des tonneaux de gasoil
Depuis Belleville-en-Beaujolais, le véhicule a fui à travers l’Ain et la Saône-et-Loire avant d’être finalement stoppé grâce à des barres d’interception.
- 17h45FdesoucheFar rightWire29 OctBelleville-en-Beaujolais (69) : 1 h 30 de course-poursuite, des tonneaux de gazole jetés pour semer les gendarmes
Une camionnette a pris la fuite devant les gendarmes de Belleville-en-Beaujolais. Les deux occupants ont été interpellés après une course-poursuite traversant trois départements.
Further reading
Reported toll
- 2
- interpellations
Highest number recorded in 2 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Organisations cited
Places cited
Keywords
#course-poursuite · #gendarmerie · #Rhône · #Ain · #gendarmes · #carburant · #refus d'obtempérer · #interpellation
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