A bus carrying 43 students from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse crashed in Lent, killing two minors and injuring 16, including three in critical condition. The vehicle left the road and hit a tree, according to local officials.
The accident occurred around 7:30 AM on the D22 road near Lent. The bus, operated by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, was en route from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse. The mayor of Lent described the route as accident-prone, with light rain and fog contributing to the crash.
The French government has deployed emergency resources, including 50 gendarmes, drones, and helicopters, to assist with rescue efforts. The incident has prompted a public inquiry into the cause of the crash, with officials emphasizing the need for further investigation.
The minister of Transport, Philippe Tabarot, is expected to visit the site of the crash, while the minister of Education, Edouard Geffray, has expressed condolences to the students and their families.