The key facts

  • The crash occurred at around 7 a.m. in Lagnieu, Ain department, northeast of Lyon
  • Two people died — a minor and a young adult — and 16 were injured
  • The Ain prefecture activated an emergency response plan, including two helicopters

What happened

On Friday morning, 6 November, a school bus crashed in eastern France. According to Euronews, two people died — a minor and a young adult — and 16 more were injured. The accident occurred at around 7 a.m. (06:00 GMT) in Lagnieu... in the commune of Lagnieu, in the Ain department, northeast of Lyon. The mayor of Lagnieu, Yves Christen, told Deutsche Welle that the bus left the road and hit a tree in a ditch.

The authorities' response

The Ain prefecture activated an emergency response plan: rescuers, police and two helicopters were dispatched to the crash site, and residents were urged not to travel to the area. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot announced he was heading to the scene; Education Minister Édouard Geffray expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The circumstances of the crash remain unclear, and the authorities have not yet published a detailed breakdown of the injuries. Both outlets note that the information continues to be updated.