By Islam El-Sakka
A school bus crashed in the town of Lent in eastern France on Friday morning, leaving several victims, according to officials.
Crash details
The bus left the road and struck a tree in a ditch, Mayor Yves Cristin told French media. Lent is located about 55 kilometres north-east of Lyon, near the border with Switzerland.
Official responses
Education Minister Édouard Geffray confirmed the vehicle was a school bus and said his thoughts were with the students involved. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot stated he was en route to the scene.
Emergency response
Emergency services are at the site and a helicopter has been deployed. Authorities have not yet released details on the number or condition of the victims.
