French authorities say 11 people have died after a civilian aircraft crashed in north-eastern France shortly after take-off from a local airfield.
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The aircraft came down in the town of Tomblaine, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department, killing the pilot and all 10 passengers on board.
All on Board Killed
Local officials said the victims included five students and five instructors. The aircraft belonged to a skydiver training school and had departed from the Nancy-Essey airfield before the crash, according to local media.
No survivors have been reported.
Emergency Response
Police have urged people to avoid the area around the airport while emergency services respond to the incident and secure the crash site.
The cause of the crash has not yet been announced.
Interior Minister Travelling to Scene
France's interior ministry said the interior minister was travelling to the crash site as authorities continued their response.
An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is expected.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 June 2026