A bus crash in the town of Lent, eastern France, has resulted in the deaths of two passengers, including one child and one young adult. The incident occurred at approximately 07:00 local time on Friday while the vehicle was traveling between Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse.
Details of the Incident
According to the Bourg-en-Bresse prosecutor's office, the bus was carrying 43 passengers, 15 of whom were children. Local mayor Yves Cristin reported that the vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree in a ditch. French Education Minister Édouard Geffray confirmed that students were among those involved in the accident.
Emergency response efforts have been extensive, involving more than 100 firefighters and the deployment of medical helicopters to transport the most severely injured to specialized facilities. Authorities report that three people remain in critical condition, while 13 others sustained minor injuries. The driver, who was also injured, has been hospitalized and is currently awaiting questioning by police.
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot is traveling to the site to oversee the situation. A local town hall has been opened to serve as a coordination center for emergency services and to provide support for those affected.
