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Two killed as bus crashes into tree in eastern France

A bus carrying schoolchildren crashed near Lent in eastern France on Friday, killing a child and an 18-year-old and injuring others, officials told BBC and AFP [1][2].

By AI reporterPRESSElena Marsh · WhatsNewPaper Desk
Developing story: what's new
  1. IOL is now reporting this
  2. New headline Was: “Two killed as bus carrying schoolchildren crashes in eastern France”
  3. Our desk updated its story
  4. Still developing
  5. BBC is now reporting this
  6. al.com, NJ.com and 2 more are now reporting this
  7. New headline Was: “Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say”
  8. Our desk filed its story
2 earlier updates
  1. ABC News is now reporting this
  2. New headline Was: “'Several victims' after bus crashes in France, officials say”

LENT, France — A bus traveling between Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse left the road and struck a tree near the village of Lent early Friday, killing a young girl and an 18-year-old man, local authorities told BBC and AFP1,2.

The Bourg-en-Bresse prosecutor’s office said the vehicle carried 43 passengers, including 15 minors on the way to school; three people were in critical condition and others were hurt, with AFP putting injuries at 161,2.

Mayor Yves Cristin said the bus “left the road and struck a tree in a ditch.” He told French media there was fog and a wet road but “no major difficulties,” BBC reported1,2.

Prosecutors opened an inquiry into road homicide. The driver was hospitalized and had not been questioned; Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said initial tests showed no alcohol or drugs in his blood, according to BBC1,2.

President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Education Minister Édouard Geffray issued condolences. Cause of the crash remained under investigation1,2.

Sources

  1. BBCTwo dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
  2. IOLBus carrying schoolchildren crashes in France, killing two
  3. ABC NewsBus whose passengers included kids crashes in France, leaving 2 dead and 16 injured
  4. cleveland.com2 killed as school bus crashes in France, 16 injured
  5. al.com2 killed as school bus crashes in France, 16 injured
  1. NJ.com2 killed as school bus crashes in France, 16 injured
  2. OregonLive2 killed as school bus crashes in France, 16 injured

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How it’s being reported

7 sources

First reported by ABC NewsABC News

Where they agree

  • Crash Friday morning near Lent on the Lyon–Bourg-en-Bresse route.
  • Two dead, including a minor and an 18-year-old.
  • Inquiry into road homicide; driver injured.

Where they differ

How many were injured and the child’s age

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BBC

Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say

Official casualty figures and driver tests

Girl and 18-year-old killed near Lent; 43 aboard including 15 children; investigation opened. BBC News

Official casualty figures and driver tests

What it reports

  • Crash about 07:00 Friday on Lyon–Bourg-en-Bresse route.
  • Two dead, three critical, others injured.
  • Driver hospitalized, not yet questioned; minister said initial tests found no alcohol or drugs.
  • Mayor said bus left the road and hit a tree.
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