Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say

A young girl and an 18-year-old man have died after a bus crashed in eastern France, local authorities have said.

The bus was travelling between Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse when it crashed at around 07:00 local time on Friday in the town of Lent, around 34 miles (55km) from the border with Switzerland.

The bus was carrying 43 passengers, including 15 children, the Bourg-en-Bresse prosecutor's office said. Three people are in a critical condition and a further 13 have sustained minor injuries.

French President Emmanuel Macron said his thoughts were with the victims, the injured, and their families.

In a post on X, he said the nation stood by their side and thanked the rescue teams involved.