Armed Men Spark Panic at Nîmes Train Station

Chaos broke out at Nîmes railway station in the south of France after three armed men disembarked from a train. Initial reports claimed the trio opened fire at the station, sending commuters fleeing in terror.

False Alarm: No Shots Fired

But authorities later poured cold water on the shooting rumours. The Prefet confirmed there was no gunfire. The station evacuation was triggered by suspicious behaviour, not violence.

Train from Paris at the Centre of the Scare

  • The men arrived on a train from Paris.
  • Details remain unclear around their motives.
  • Police remain on high alert following the incident.

The incident has left locals shaken, but officials urge calm as investigations continue.

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