Motorcyclist dies in collision with tour bus near Bordeaux
Motorcyclist dies in collision with tour bus in Cestas; investigation underway.
Event / Disaster
Cestas Road Collision
Fatal road accident in Cestas, Gironde on September 18, 2026 involving a motorcycle and tour bus resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
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2026-09-19 to 2026-11-04 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 19 Sept, 17:42 UTC
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What happened
Traffic disrupted on Route Départementale 1250 following collision
Circulation was interrupted in both directions on Route Départementale 1250 during emergency response and investigation operations. Local authorities including the deputy mayor, national gendarmerie, and emergency medical services responded to the scene.
Official investigation opened into road collision circumstances
The national gendarmerie opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and causes of the collision between the motorcycle and tour bus.
Tour bus with 46 passengers involved in collision with motorcycle
A tour bus carrying 46 passengers was involved in the collision with the motorcycle. Six passengers sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital transport. Twelve passengers in total received medical assessment by emergency services. A psychological crisis team was established to support affected passengers and witnesses.
30-year-old motorcyclist dies in collision with tour bus in Cestas, France
A 30-year-old motorcyclist died on Friday, September 18, 2026, following a collision with a tour bus on avenue Pascal-Bagnères in Cestas, Gironde, near Bordeaux. The motorcyclist did not survive the impact of the collision. Emergency services responded to the scene around 18:40-18:45.
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