# Fatal bus accident in Ain, France

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-bus-accident-in-ain-france
> Updated: 2026-11-06T08:54:53.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2.

On November 6, 2026, an intercity bus carrying between 43 and 70 passengers, including 15 minors, veered off the D22 provincial road near Lent in the Ain department. The vehicle struck a tree and landed in a roadside ditch.

Preliminary reports from the Bourg-en-Bresse prosecutor's office and local officials indicate that at least two people died, including one minor. At least 16 people were injured, with three reported to be in critical condition. The mayor of Lent, Yves Cristin, stated that two individuals suffered cardiorespiratory arrest following the impact.

Emergency services, including over 100 firefighters, 50 gendarmes, and multiple helicopters, were deployed to the scene. The Lyon gendarmerie has opened an investigation into charges of involuntary homicide and causing bodily harm under aggravating circumstances.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: France: Fatalities reported in school bus crash and severe flooding

Two people died in a school bus accident in the Ain department, while heavy rains caused fatal flooding in Corsica and southern France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-fatalities-reported-in-school-bus-crash-and-severe-flooding

### 2026-11-06: Lent, France: Bus accident kills two and injures many

A bus carrying students crashed into a tree near Lent, France, on November 6, leaving at least two people dead and 16 injured, including several minors.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saules-france-school-bus-collision-involves-42-children

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