A bus carrying passengers has plunged into France’s River Seine following a collision with another vehicle.
A trainee driver was behind the wheel and is said to have made a handling error, according to local media.
There were four people on board, including the instructor and two passengers, when the incident happened at 9.30am local time (8.30am BST).
All were rescued, with passers-by rushing to their aid.
The bus also dragged an empty parked car into the river near the town of Juvisy.
The town’s mayor Lamia Bensarsa Reda said she was ‘stunned’ by the accident.
‘It’s the first time I’ve seen anything like this. I think I’ve just experienced the worst day of my life.
A bus carrying passengers has plunged into France’s River Seine near the town of Juvisy following a collision with another vehicle
Pictured: A car and a bus can be seen in the water as rescue teams work at the scene
Divers were seen walking along the bus which had sunk to the bottom of the river
There were four people on board, including the driver’s instructor and two passengers, when the incident happened at 9.30am local time (8.30am BST)
‘Luckily, there were no casualties thanks to the quick response of the police and emergency services,’ she said.
Images show emergency crews including a fire engine, rescue boats and a helicopter at the scene.
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