Several Injured in France Bus Crash Near Switzerland

Several people have been affected after a bus carrying school pupils reportedly crashed in eastern France near the Swiss border on Friday morning.

Local authorities confirmed that the crash resulted in “several victims”. However, they have not confirmed the number of casualties.

According to Reuters, France’s Education Minister, Edouard Geffray, said the bus was believed to be transporting school pupils when the crash occurred. The local prefecture said the incident involved an intercity bus.

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French broadcaster BFM TV showed images of a blue-and-white bus tilted in what appeared to be a roadside ditch, with several people gathered around it.

The broadcaster reported two deaths. However, a spokesperson for the civil protection agency said the deaths could not be confirmed. The prefecture also told Reuters that it could not confirm any fatalities.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said he was travelling to the scene.

Further details about the cause of the crash and the condition of those involved are still emerging.

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