36 Injured in Multi-Bus Collision on French Highway Involving Military Convoy

A chain collision on the A13 in Yvelines, reportedly triggered by a light vehicle, left one person seriously injured and disrupted military student transport.

The accident occurred on March 19, 2025, at 6:40 PM local time on the A13 highway near Mantes-la-Jolie, involving four buses carrying military students.
A total of 36 injuries were reported, including one serious case; the injured were transported to local medical facilities, including Percy military hospital.
The buses were transporting military students from various branches of the French Armed Forces after a visit to the Évreux airbase.
Preliminary investigations suggest the collision was caused by a light vehicle attempting to merge between the buses, leading to a chain reaction.
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu expressed support for the injured and their families, emphasizing solidarity with the military community.