Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France, officials say

Summary

Eleven people, including five students and five instructors from a parachutist school, died when a small plane crashed in Tomblaine, northeastern France.

Key Points
  • A small plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday.
  • Eleven people were killed, including the pilot and 10 passengers who were parachutist school students and instructors.
  • The crash happened in a built-up area near a shopping centre.
  • The French interior minister was en route to the crash scene.
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