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Accident Princes Diana

A reference to the 1997 crash near the Pont de l’Alma.

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Princess Diana’s story ends on August 31, 1997 with a tragic accident under Pont de l’Alma. That night Henri Paul drove too fast through the tunnel with Diana, Dodi Al‑Fayed and bodyguard

Trevor Rees‑Jones in the vehicle, under intense paparazzi pursuit. The car crashed into a pillar; Henri and Dodi died on the spot, Diana passed away hours later at Pitié‑Salpêtrière Hospital.

Investigations showed he was intoxicated, and aggressive pursuit contributed to the crash. Her death triggered global mourning. Millions paid tribute, leaving flowers and messages at Kensington Palace in London. This story remains vivid, symbolizing human fragility and compassion.

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Sources. Story: Source Story: 1. https://www.royal.uk/diana-princess-wales 2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Diana-princess-of-Wales 3. https://people.com/royals/princess-diana-death-facts-of-tragic-car-accident/ Photos: Source Photo: By Keimzelle - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62117680

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