Trainee Driver Crashes Bus into Seine, Four Rescued Near Paris
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On 2026-04-30, a trainee bus driver lost control of a bus near Paris, sending it and a nearby car into the River Seine and injuring four people. Firefighters and emergency divers rescued all four occupants from the water and took them to hospital. French authorities are now examining how the trainee was supervised and whether safety rules for driver training were followed.
Reported Facts
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- •The crash happened on 2026-04-30 on a riverside road near Paris along the River Seine.
- •A trainee driver was at the wheel of the bus when it went through a barrier and into the river.
- •A car travelling nearby was also involved and ended up in the Seine alongside the bus.
- •Four people were rescued from the water by French emergency services using boats and divers.
- •All four rescued individuals were transported to hospital for treatment after the incident.
- •Local police opened an investigation into the causes of the crash and possible driver error.
- •The section of road by the Seine where the crash occurred was temporarily closed to traffic for recovery operations.
- •Cranes were later used to lift the submerged bus and car out of the River Seine.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If investigators find that the trainee bus driver made a clear driving error without mechanical failure French transport authorities may tighten training rules and supervision for new bus drivers in the Paris region.
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Primary Sources (5)
WESTNew York Times - WorldVery Dramatique! 4 Are Rescued After Trainee Driver Plunges Bus Into SeineWESTBBC News - WorldTrainee driver crashes bus into River SeineWESTFrance24 - World (EN)Bus and car fall into Seine River near Paris, four people rescuedMEOman Observer4 rescued after bus plunges into Seine near Paris