act of terrorism or accident?

The explosion of the French vehicle on the Dakar Rally raises questions. Journalist Ben Barnier reports that for the French pilot’s teammates, this is an act of malicious intent. The incident took place Thursday, December 30 in Jeddah. The pilot, Philippe Boutron, was seriously injured in this explosion. “On the Saudi side, an investigation has been launched which will perhaps determine whether or not it is a malicious act”, says Ben Barnier.

For the moment, no investigation has been launched in France, for lack of elements, according to the
National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office which nevertheless affirms “follow closely the
Saudi investigations “. Moreover, a decision should be made
about it in the hours or days to come.