28.06.2026 15:10
In the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, a civilian aircraft belonging to a parachute school crashed, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and 10 people on board. It was announced that five of the deceased were students and five were instructors. After the accident, the area was cordoned off, and it was reported that French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez went to the scene and an investigation into the crash was launched.
A civilian aircraft belonging to a parachute school crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, killing at least 11 people.
Local authorities stated that numerous police, fire, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene following the accident. Police called on citizens to stay away from the airport area.
PILOT AND 10 PEOPLE KILLED
Authorities reported that the pilot and 10 people on board the aircraft lost their lives in the crash. It was announced that five of the deceased were students and five were instructors.
According to reports in the local press, the aircraft was on a flight organized for skydiving.
INTERIOR MINISTER HEADING TO THE SCENE
France's Ministry of Interior announced that Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has set off to the region where the accident occurred. An investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched.