Two people, identified as a minor and a young adult, were killed and 16 others were injured when an intercity bus carrying schoolchildren crashed in eastern France on Friday morning. Three of the injured sustained serious wounds.
The accident occurred near the town of Lent, in a rural area northeast of Lyon. French authorities stated that the bus had veered off the road and ended up in a ditch. Emergency services and law enforcement were dispatched to the scene.
Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed the incident on X, formerly Twitter, stating he was en route to the site. Education Minister Édouard Geffray expressed condolences, noting the profound sadness felt by students, families, and the entire education community.
The passengers were reportedly on their way to middle and high schools in the region. The exact cause of the crash is under investigation.