Eleven people died when a civilian aircraft crashed in Tomblaine, a town in north-eastern France, local authorities reported. The deceased include the pilot, five students, and five instructors.
The plane had departed from the Nancy-Essey airfield prior to the incident, according to local media. Police have advised the public to stay clear of the area surrounding the airport in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department.
The French interior minister was en route to the crash site, the interior ministry confirmed. Investigations into the cause of the crash are expected.