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At least two children killed in bus crash in eastern France, authorities say
Officials said 43 people were on board, including 15 minors, as investigators examined why the bus left the road and hit a tree.
At least two people, including a minor and a young adult, were killed when an intercity bus crashed in eastern France on Friday morning, according to local authorities.
The accident occurred near the village of Lent in the Ain region, northeast of Lyon, when the bus reportedly veered off the road and struck a tree.
Sixteen people were injured in the crash, including three who were reported to be in critical condition, prompting an emergency response.
The bus was carrying 43 passengers, including 15 minors travelling to school, when the accident occurred at around 7 a.m. local time.
French authorities launched an investigation into the crash, while emergency teams, police officers and helicopters were deployed to assist victims and transport the injured to hospitals.
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