Sidecar crash near Agen leaves 67-year-old man and dog seriously injured

A sidecar and cars collided in Foulayronnes, near Agen in southwestern France, on Saturday afternoon.

The sidecar and one car caught fire after the crash, and emergency crews closed the D13 while they responded.

The sidecar driver, a 67-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital; his life is no longer in danger, according to Agen gendarmes.

His boxer dog was also seriously injured and taken to a veterinary clinic.

The 19-year-old driver of the car was unhurt, and tests for alcohol and drugs were negative.

Gendarmes are investigating the collision to establish what happened and determine responsibility.