An 83-year-old driver in La Rochelle, France struck a group of 12 children biking from a leisure center to a park.

Seven children were seriously injured, with three in critical condition.

One child was airlifted to Poitiers for urgent care, while two others are in extreme emergency.

The driver, not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, was going in the wrong direction and is currently hospitalized, impeding questioning.

The incident occurred in a high-risk area without a bike lane.

The children, wearing reflective vests and supervised by two adults, were on a scheduled activity.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, ruling out intentional attack.

The neighborhood is in shock, with concerns rising.