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Unattended Coach Crashes Into Isère Home, House Declared Uninhabitable

A gendarmerie inquiry is underway as insurers and experts assess the damage.

Overview

  • The parked regional coach bearing Auvergne–Rhône–Alpes livery rolled downhill before dawn in Les Côtes-d’Arey and struck the property.
  • An elderly couple inside was uninjured, but their kitchen and roof suffered extensive damage rendering the home unfit to occupy.
  • Specialized firefighters inspected the structure for collapse risk after the impact and secured the scene.
  • The residents have been temporarily rehoused in a nearby gîte with support from the municipality while claims are opened.
  • Investigators have not determined the cause and are examining whether a mechanical failure or parking error led to the vehicle's movement.