Serious accident in Villetaneuse: university expresses support and cancels events

Following an accident on campus, President Nathalie Charnaux expresses her emotion, announces the cancellation of Start Campus events and the establishment of psychological support.

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A serious accident on the Villetaneuse campus has resulted in the cancellation of Start Campus events and the establishment of psychological support for the university community.

Following a serious accident that occurred today on the Villetaneuse campus, the university's president, Nathalie Charnaux, expressed her deep emotion and support for those affected.
Emergency services responded quickly to assist the injured and witnesses. The two injured students have been hospitalized. The university assures that it will regularly receive updates on their condition and sends its thoughts to them and their families.
A psychological support unit has been set up for students and CROUS staff who may need it.
An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the accident. The university commits to keeping the community informed of any details that can be communicated, respecting the ongoing investigation and the individuals involved.
In these particularly trying circumstances, all planned events as part of Start Campus, across all university sites, have been cancelled. The president acknowledged the importance of these events for meeting and conviviality but stressed that the priority is now to best support those directly or indirectly affected by the accident.
Based on information from the official source: Université Sorbonne Paris Nord (29/09/2026)