11 killed in civilian plane crash in France's Tomblaine town
A tragic plane crash in Tomblaine, France, resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including students and instructors from a local parachutist school. Authorities have cordoned off the area as investigations into the accident begin.
Why it matters
This is a significant local tragedy involving aviation safety and the loss of life in a specialized sports community.
11 people were killed in a plane crash in France's Tomblaine town near Nancy city, reported news agency Reuters. The plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all 10 passengers, five students and five instructors, died in the accident, the local prefecture told the agency.The French interior minister was on his way to the scene, the interior ministry said. Local media said that the aircraft was carrying a group of people on a skydiving tripPolice urged people to "strictly avoid" the area around the airport in Tomblaine.This is a developing story...Catch the latest world news and top headlines. Download the TOI App.
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