Training bus plunges into Seine after driver error in Juvisy
RATP training bus fell into Seine after driver error; no serious injuries reported.
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RATP Bus Seine River Accident
A RATP training bus fell into the Seine River in Juvisy-sur-Orge on April 30, 2026, after striking a parked vehicle. Six people on board and occupants of the parked vehicle were rescued safely by emergency services. The incident was attributed to a trainee driver manipulation error.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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RATP training bus falls into Seine River in Juvisy-sur-Orge
A RATP bus operating as a training vehicle fell into the Seine River near Juvisy-sur-Orge in Essonne on April 30, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM. The bus fell from the Pont de la Première-Armée-Française after striking a parked vehicle. The incident involved six people on the bus: the driver, a trainer, and four other individuals. All occupants were rescued safely by emergency responders including fire service personnel and river police divers.
No serious injuries reported in Seine River bus accident
Following the bus accident in the Seine, the Municipality of Juvisy confirmed that no serious injuries were sustained. All persons on both the bus and the parked vehicle were rescued by emergency responders, including river police divers who intervened quickly.
Parked vehicle dragged into Seine by falling bus
A parked vehicle was struck by the falling RATP bus and was also dragged into the Seine River. The vehicle had no occupants at the time of the incident and was recovered by emergency services.
Bus driver in training allegedly made manipulation error causing accident
The bus driver, who was undergoing training at the time, allegedly committed an error of manipulation that led to the vehicle colliding with a parked car and subsequently falling into the Seine River.
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