Tragic Cafe Incident in Paris: One Dead and Six Injured

A car drove into a cafe's terrace in northern Paris, resulting in one death and six injuries, including three critically wounded. The driver fled, while the passenger tested positive for alcohol and drugs. France remains on high alert ahead of the Paris Olympics.

A tragic event unfolded in northern Paris on Wednesday evening when a vehicle plowed into the terrace of a cafe, leaving one person dead and six others injured, with three in a critical state, police confirmed.

Authorities revealed that the driver fled the scene immediately. The vehicle's passenger, who was tested positive for alcohol and drugs, did not sustain injuries.

This incident comes as France heightens security measures in anticipation of the upcoming Paris Olympics, commencing on July 26.

(With inputs from agencies.)