Fatal School Bus Crash in Châteaudun Leads to Calls for Stricter Driver Oversight
A 15-year-old student died and 20 others were injured after a bus driver under the influence of cannabis caused the accident, prompting government action.
- The crash occurred on January 30, 2025, in Châteaudun, Eure-et-Loir, killing Joana, a 15-year-old student, and injuring 20 others, with 14 initially hospitalized.
- The bus driver, a 26-year-old man, tested positive for cannabis and has been charged with aggravated involuntary manslaughter and injuries, facing up to seven years in prison.
- French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne visited the victim's school, expressing condolences and pledging measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
- The government has announced plans to tighten driver oversight, with Borne urging school rectors to act on any reports of unsafe drivers.
- The Bureau of Land Transport Accidents has been tasked with investigating the precise circumstances of the crash.
l'Opinion 
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