Tragic bus accident with schoolchildren in France, two people including a child died at the scene

A bus accident in Lent, France, resulted in two fatalities and 16 injuries, with three individuals in critical condition. The bus veered off the road and hit a tree, affecting 70 people in total. An investigation has been launched regarding potential manslaughter and serious injury charges against the driver, who is hospitalized and unable to be questioned. Emergency services, including helicopters, were deployed to transport the injured to specialized hospitals. Local authorities activated a crisis plan and urged residents to avoid the area. The incident has drawn attention from government officials, including the Minister of Transport, who described it as a tragedy.