A school bus crash in eastern France on Friday morning left two children dead and 16 others injured, three of them seriously, according to local authorities. The victims included a 7-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed after visiting the scene.
The bus, operated by the regional authority, was carrying approximately 15 students along with other passengers when it veered off the road in a rural area northeast of Lyon. It struck trees before landing in a ditch, as seen in photographs from the scene.
Officials Express Shock and Grief
Tabarot described the incident as a “tragic accident” and offered condolences to the victims’ families. Education Minister Édouard Geffray also expressed solidarity, stating, “It is always a difficult moment when our students, our children, are victims of an accident like this.”
Lent Mayor Yves Cristin told Franceinfo that weather conditions at the time were not extreme—the road was slightly wet but there was no fog—leaving officials puzzled as to why the bus left the roadway. “We don’t understand why the bus… veered off the road,” he said.
Passengers Included Middle and High School Students
BFM TV reported that the bus was transporting children to middle and high schools in the area. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, with three in serious condition. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/11/06/two-killed-16-injured-in-france-school-bus-crash/