- Two people have died and several others have been injured following a school bus crash in the Ain region of eastern France on Friday morning.
- The incident involved an intercity bus route in the Lent area, prompting local authorities to activate the departmental operations centre to coordinate the crisis response.
- Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed he is travelling to the scene, while Education Minister Edouard Geffray also acknowledged the casualties.
- Emergency services, law enforcement personnel, and local mayors are currently on site assisting with rescue operations.
- Members of the public have been advised to avoid the surrounding area while traffic diversions are put in place.
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