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Four rescued after bus plunges into Seine near Paris
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Four rescued after bus plunges into Seine near Paris

From RTร‰ News · (1h ago) English

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TLDR

  • Four people were rescued from the River Seine near Paris after a bus veered off the road and plunged into the water.
  • The bus, driven by a trainee accompanied by a supervisor, collided with a parked car before falling into the river in Juvisy-sur-Orge.
  • All four occupants of the bus were safely recovered, and an investigation into the incident has been launched.

In a dramatic turn of events near Paris, a bus carrying a trainee driver and two passengers veered off the road and plunged into the River Seine in Juvisy-sur-Orge. Fortunately, all four individuals were rescued from the water, thanks in part to the swift actions of local citizens. The bus, which also collided with a parked car before entering the river, was being operated by a trainee driver in the final stages of her instruction. Both the trainee and her supervising driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol, according to the IDFM transport authority. The incident has prompted an investigation, and the driver has been taken into custody. Eyewitnesses described hearing cries for help and seeing people clinging to a rescue boat, highlighting the immediate danger posed by the strong current. The mayor of Juvisy-sur-Orge expressed her shock, stating she had never witnessed such an event. While the focus remains on the rescue and the ongoing investigation, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of road travel, even in seemingly routine situations.

We heard cries for help.

โ€” Doriane LedainA coach at a local rowing club who helped in the rescue, describing the moments after the bus plunged into the Seine.
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