Four rescued from Seine after bus plunges into river near Paris

"The bus was being operated by a trainee in the final stages of her instruction, said a spokesperson for the IDFM transport authority. Both she and her supervising driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol."

"Several rescue boats, a drone and helicopters were deployed as part of the recovery effort. Sixteen fire engines with more than 30 firefighters, and dozens of police officers were involved as well, the prefecture said."

"A witness told AFP she saw the bus sweep the other vehicle as it went over the edge and into the water. Instead of veering to the right, the bus went straight on and dragged a car down with it."

"Another witness said he feared a bomb had gone off when he heard the loud crash. I felt like every firefighter in the department was there, said Amine."

A bus driven by a trainee driver collided with a parked vehicle and fell into the Seine near Paris. Four individuals, including the driver, were rescued. The bus was completely submerged, and an investigation has been initiated. Both the trainee and her supervising driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol. Rescue efforts involved multiple boats, a drone, helicopters, and over 30 firefighters. Witnesses described the incident, noting the bus dragged a car into the river and the loud crash that ensued.

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