Military Buses Collide on A13 in Yvelines, Injuring 36

A chain collision involving four buses carrying military students left 36 injured, with one serious case, as investigations into the cause continue.

The accident occurred on the A13 highway near Mantes-la-Jolie on the evening of March 19, 2025.
Four buses transporting military students from various branches of the armed forces were involved in the collision.
A light vehicle attempting to merge between the buses is suspected to have triggered the chain collision, though investigations are ongoing.
Emergency services transported 36 injured individuals, including one serious case, to medical facilities; no life-threatening injuries have been reported.
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu expressed support for the injured, their families, and their military colleagues.