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People rescued after bus falls into river Seine near Paris

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Posted on April 30, 2026

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Four Rescued After Bus Falls Into Seine in Juvisy-sur-Orge, Near Paris

Bus Accident and Rescue Operations Near Paris

Incident Overview

PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - A bus fell into the river Seine near Paris on Thursday, officials said, adding that the four people on board - the driver, her tutor and two passengers - had been rescued and were now safe and sound.

Location and Immediate Aftermath

Accident Site: Juvisy-sur-Orge

The bus fell into the Seine in Juvisy-sur-Orge, south of Paris, the transport authority for the Ile-de-France region said. Later in the morning, the bus could still be seen floating in the Seine, close to the riverbank.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, Sandra Auger, Abdul Saboor; writing by Sudip Kar-Gupta; editing by Ingrid Melander)

Key Takeaways

  • The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. under the Première‑Armée‑Française bridge between Juvisy‑sur‑Orge and Draveil, and involved both a bus and a nearby vehicle that was dragged into the river (tf1info.fr).
  • The vehicle, a training bus with an apprentice driver and her supervisor on board, veered off from the nearby bus terminal and into the Seine; emergency services, including the police river brigade and firefighters, conducted the rescue (tf1info.fr).
  • Local authorities, including the mayor of Juvisy‑sur‑Orge, expressed shock at the incident; traffic on several bus lines has since been disrupted and diverted (leparisien.fr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the bus fall into the river Seine?
The bus fell into the Seine in Juvisy-sur-Orge, south of Paris.
How many people were on board the bus?
There were four people on board: the driver, her tutor, and two passengers.
Were the passengers rescued after the accident?
Yes, all four people on board were rescued and are safe and sound.
Which authority reported the incident?
The transport authority for the Ile-de-France region reported the incident.
Was the bus still visible in the Seine after the accident?
Yes, later in the morning, the bus could still be seen floating in the Seine near the riverbank.

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