Two Killed, Several Injured in School Bus Crash in Eastern France
A young girl and an 18-year-old man have died after a bus carrying 43 passengers, including 15 children, crashed in eastern France on Friday morning. The accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. local time in the town of Lent, while the bus was travelling between Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse. According to local authorities, three people remain in critical condition, while at least 13 others sustained minor injuries. The bus reportedly left the road and struck a tree in a roadside ditch.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, deploying medical helicopters to transport seriously injured passengers to specialist hospitals. More than 100 firefighters and 50 gendarmes were involved in the rescue operation. The bus driver, who was also injured, was taken to hospital and has not yet been questioned by police. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said initial tests found no traces of alcohol or drugs in the driver’s blood. Foggy conditions and a wet road were reported at the time of the accident.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash on charges of road homicide and aggravated road traffic injuries. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and wished those injured a speedy recovery. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also described the incident as tragic and praised the emergency responders. Local authorities have opened the town hall to provide support and shelter for those affected by the accident.
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