Civilian plane crashes in eastern France; 11 dead
Paris, June 28
Eleven people have died after a civilian plane crashed in eastern France, local authorities said on Sunday.
Citing the prefecture, Al Jazeera reported that the pilot and 10 passengers, including five students and five instructors, aboard the plane had died.
According to Al Jazeera, the police have asked people to "strictly avoid" the area around the airport in the town of Tomblaine.
Citing local media, Al Jazeera added that the aircraft was carrying a group of people on a skydiving trip.
Meanwhile, the country's Interior Ministry has said that the Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is on his way to the site of the incident, the report added.
Further details are awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's truly heartbreaking to hear about the loss of 11 lives, especially with students and instructors involved. While France has strong aviation safety, such tragedies remind us that no system is perfect. 🙏
Very sad news. In India too, we see small plane crashes occasionally. The skydiving community worldwide must be in shock. My condolences to all the bereaved families. 🤝
This is really horrific. 11 people gone in an instant. I hope the rescue teams find all the answers quickly. Thoughts with the families. 🌹
Such a tragedy. It's a reminder that even in developed countries, aviation accidents can happen. But the quick response from French authorities is commendable. Let's hope for a thorough probe. 🕊️
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