As flames engulfed the coach, passengers tried desperately to escape through the broken windows. French investigators concluded that Wrightson had “undoubtedly prevented” the more serious consequences of the vehicle leaving the road. Describing Wrightson as “old school and a very good driver”, Woodland said his colleague had not been worried by the steep, winding road and had been in no rush. “The coach was not gaining speed, but it was not decelerating, the brakes were not stopping us,” he said. The French transport minister, Frédéric Cuvillier, was reported as saying at the time: “The driver showed remarkable courage.

Source: The Guardian November 22, 2017 13:58 UTC