Passenger Bus Plunges into Seine River in Juvisy-sur-Orge, Paris
Passenger bus sinks to bottom of river after horror plunge and takes car with it
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A passenger bus operating on line 4116 plunged into the Seine River in Juvisy-sur-Orge, near Paris, on Thursday morning, dragging a parked car with it. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as quick action from bystanders helped rescue the four individuals trapped inside the bus.
- 01A bus plunged into the Seine River after the driver, a trainee, made a handling error.
- 02The incident occurred around 9:30 AM, transforming the serene riverbank into chaos.
- 03Four individuals, including the driver and two passengers, were rescued without injuries.
- 04The Mayor of Juvisy expressed shock at the incident and praised the quick response of emergency services.
- 05Transport authorities have diverted multiple bus lines and closed Juvisy station due to the crash.
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On Thursday morning at approximately 9:30 AM, a passenger bus operating on line 4116 veered off the road and plunged into the Seine River in Juvisy-sur-Orge, a suburb of Paris, France. The bus collided with a parked car, dragging it into the water. Preliminary reports suggest that the driver, a trainee, made a critical error while navigating the vehicle. Fortunately, four individuals, including the driver, a driving instructor, and two passengers, were rescued by bystanders before emergency services arrived. The Mayor of Juvisy, Lamia Bensarsa Reda, expressed her disbelief at the incident, stating it was the worst day of her life, but she was relieved that no casualties occurred. In response to the crash, transport authorities have diverted several bus lines and closed Juvisy station, causing significant disruption in the area. Île-de-France Mobilités has called for an internal investigation by the bus operator, Keolis, to understand how this training exercise led to such a serious incident.
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The incident has caused significant travel disruptions in Juvisy-sur-Orge, with multiple bus lines diverted and the local station closed.
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