Firefighters in Loir-et-Cher announce bad news

On their social media, the firefighters of LOIR-ET-CHER announced some sad news early Saturday afternoon, November 2nd.

Two firefighters died in a road accident

While off duty, two firefighters were killed in a road accident. According to a statement released by the Gendarmerie, the tragedy occurred in the town of Pezou, located in the north of the department.

Residents are supporting the victims’ families

Naturally, upon hearing this news, the residents were devastated and immediately wanted to support the relatives and families of the victims.
A volunteer firefighter at the Vendôme Fire Station

One of the deceased firefighters was a volunteer at the Vendôme Fire Station, as well as at the Pezu First Response Center.

Two men committed to each other

The other was a professional firefighter at the Blois-Sud station, but also a volunteer firefighter in Pezou. According to local residents, these two men were committed to protecting and rescuing those in need.
The circumstances remain somewhat unclear.

It is known that the two firefighters were in a private vehicle when they were involved in this tragic road accident. However, the precise circumstances remain unclear. The local community wished to pay tribute to these two heroes, who were always so courageous.

Bruno Retailleau pays tribute to the two deceased firefighters

But the tributes weren’t just local. Indeed, the new Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, expressed his condemnation and his full support to the victims’ families. I also wanted to send a message to all the firefighters of Loir-et-Cher:
“I share your grief.”

“I offer my full support to their families, loved ones, and all the firefighters of Loir-et-Cher in the face of this terrible ordeal. The civil defense community has lost two young men dedicated to serving others. I share in their grief,” he declared, praising the courage of these firefighters.

Bereaved families

After the deaths of these two men, the residents of Pezou began to organize themselves to help the victims’ families.

A huge room

The loss of the deceased firefighters leaves a huge void in their community, but also among the firefighters of Loir-et-Cher who have lost two men who had dedicated their lives to others.

On Saturday, November 2nd, the town of Pezou, in the Loir-et-Cher department, was the scene of a tragic road accident. Two firefighters died, saddening the entire local population.

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