Deadly Bus Crash in French Pyrenees Prompts Criminal Investigation

An inquiry into involuntary manslaughter has been launched after a bus accident killed two and injured dozens on a mountainous route.

The crash occurred on December 1, 2024, near Porté-Puymorens in the French Pyrenees, when a bus struck a rock face at over 1,600 meters altitude.
Two passengers were killed, and several others, including the driver, remain hospitalized in France and Spain with serious injuries.
The bus was returning from a day trip between Barcelona and Andorra, carrying 48 passengers, most of whom were Colombian nationals living in Spain.
Witnesses reported the bus swerving on the road before the collision, and authorities are investigating potential violations of safety obligations by the driver.
The investigation has been transferred to the Marseille prosecutor's office, with charges of involuntary manslaughter, injuries, and endangerment under review.