An accident involving a school bus carrying 24 children and a car occurred this Tuesday, November 5 in the middle of the afternoon in the town of Arthenac, near Archiac, in Haute Saintonge. Although the incident caused great fright, all the children were unhurt.
The driver of the car hospitalized
According to Sud-Ouest, the shock, which occurred on Departmental 149, caused neck pain for the driver of the vehicle involved, who was treated by emergency services and transported to Jonzac hospital for additional examinations. No injuries were reported among the bus passengers.
Investigation underway to determine causes
The first elements of the investigation suggest that the driver of the car refused priority to the school bus. The gendarmerie has opened an investigation to establish the exact circumstances of the accident.
Safe return of children
After the incident, another bus was dispatched to the scene to take the children home. The operation took place without further incident, allowing families to reunite with their children in complete safety.
