the account of a witness to the accident

A few hours after the accident which occurred in Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales), Sunday December 1, the carcass of the bus was towed. It was this part of the vehicle that hit the cliff, where the bus ended its journey. A retired firefighter, who followed the vehicle, testified. “He tried every time to find a place where he could slow down. His ultimate goal was: I have to stop”says Laurent Audier.

The driver therefore, according to him, decided to crash into the rock wall in order not to fall into the precipice. Laurent Audier, who spoke with the driver, adds that he confirmed to him that it was a brake problem. A few minutes later, Laurent Audier rushed towards the bus. “No screams, no fear, nothing“, he remembers. Emergency services noted two deaths. Ten people, seriously injured, were evacuated to hospitals in the region.

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