At least 11 killed in light aircraft crash in eastern France

Local authorities reported that at least 11 people were killed after a civilian aircraft crashed in eastern France. The accident occurred on Sunday, and police urged locals to “absolutely avoid” the area around the airport in the town of Tomblaine.

Local media said the plane was carrying a group on a skydiving trip. According to a statement from the prefect, the pilot and all 10 passengers – including 5 trainees and 5 instructors – died in the crash.

France’s Interior Ministry confirmed that Interior Minister Laurent Nunez was en route to the scene. Further details on the incident were still being updated.