What happened
On a Sunday morning around 7:30, a car traveling from Villaz-Saint-Pierre toward Romont veered to the left on the Fribourg to Lussy road. The vehicle struck a public transport bus head-on as the bus approached in the opposite direction. The bus driver, a 49-year-old man, was not injured and the bus had no passengers on board at the time of the collision. The car’s three occupants, including the driver, were injured and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Who was involved
The car carried three occupants: a 20-year-old driver and two passengers aged 21 and 22. All three were taken to a hospital following the crash. The bus driver remained unharmed, and the bus did not have any passengers when the collision occurred. The incident, described by the Fribourg cantonal police, disrupted traffic on a two-lane canton road for several hours.
Investigation and charges
Initial findings by the Fribourg cantonal police indicate that the car driver, who lives in the canton, was driving with a learner permit and had consumed alcohol. In addition, the 22-year-old front-seat passenger did not hold a driver’s license. As a result, both men will be denounced to the competent authorities for licensing violations and potential driving under the influence. The investigation is ongoing and aims to establish the sequence of events and any contributing factors.
Road closure and impact
The Fribourg cantonal road was closed for about three hours to allow rescue services and firefighters to secure the scene and assist the injured. Diversions were put in place, and traffic gradually returned to normal as responders completed their work. The closure also caused delays for residents and commuters in the area who rely on this route on weekend mornings.
What this means for road safety
This incident underscores the dangers of driving with an invalid license and driving under the influence, especially on rural cantonal roads where oncoming traffic can lead to severe head-on crashes. Authorities remind drivers to adhere to licensing requirements and to avoid alcohol before getting behind the wheel. The case remains under investigation, and further details may be released as more information becomes available about the conditions that led to the crash.
