Overview
- The crash happened around 20:50 on Thursday at the Jean Boiteux municipal pool in La Ciotat while swimmers were in the water.
- A 38-year-old driver and her five-year-old daughter were pulled from the submerged car by two lifeguards and a passerby and taken for checks with no serious injuries, while one man suffered minor cuts from glass.
- Authorities report no signs of alcohol or drug use and say early investigative elements point to confusion with an automatic transmission’s pedals or gears.
- The Jaguar, roughly two tons when submerged, rests about 3.4 meters down, with a Tuesday afternoon recovery planned using inflatable balloons and winches to prevent further structural damage.
- Officials have secured the site, closed the pool for several weeks, and set up psychological support for employees involved in the rescue.