36 Injured in Military Bus Collision on A13 Highway in Yvelines

A chain collision involving four buses transporting military students occurred near Mantes-la-Jolie, with one individual seriously injured and investigations ongoing.

The accident on March 19 involved four buses returning from a visit to the Évreux airbase, carrying military students from various branches of the armed forces.
A total of 36 injuries were reported, including one serious case, though no lives are currently at risk.
Preliminary reports suggest a light vehicle attempting to merge between the buses may have triggered the chain collision.
Emergency services responded swiftly, advising the public to avoid the area while clearing the scene and transporting the injured to Percy military hospital.
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu expressed support for the injured and their families in an official statement.