Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue
Image: Ville de Juvisy-sur-Orge via Storyful
A crash that landed two vehicles in a major European river was caused by a bus driver in training, according to local officials and multiple reports.
The crash prompted a major rescue, but everyone is safe.
Four people were onboard, including the driver, her instructor and two passengers.
What they're saying:
The local transport authority told the BBC that a trainee drove a bus into the River Seine after hitting a parked car and veering off the road.
Juvisy-sur-Orge Mayor Lamia Bensara Reda said the bus dragged the parked car with it into the water.
Local perspective:
It happened Thursday in Juvisy-sur-Orge, some 12 miles south of Paris.
Images published by the official Facebook account of Juvisy-sur-Orge show the bus and car submerged in the river.
Later in the morning, the bus could still be seen floating in the Seine, close to the riverbank, Reuters reported.
Dig deeper:
The BBC reported more than 90 firefighters, divers and police took part in the recovery operation.
What's next:
Local officials say they’re investigating what happened.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from local officials, as posted on social media and reported by the BBC and Reuters. This story was reported from Detroit.