Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities say

Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities sayByNeil MurphyPublished28 June 2026, 12:44 BSTUpdated Just nowEleven people have died after a civilian aircraft crashed in the town of Tomblaine in north-eastern France, according to local authorities. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, including five students and five instructors, local officials said.The plane, which belonged to a parachutist school, had taken off from the Nancy-Essey airfield when it crashed, according to local media. Police have urged the public to avoid the area around the airport in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. The French interior minister was on his way to the scene, the interior ministry said.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X, external to get the latest alerts.Related topicsFranceAviation accidents and incidents