At least 11 people were killed when a civilian aircraft crashed in the eastern French city of Tomblaine. Local authorities confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that the victims included the pilot and ten passengers. Emergency service teams carried out rescue operations at the crash site following the accident.

According to Yves Séguin, the prefect of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department, all 11 people on board died in the crash. Officials have not yet provided an official explanation for the cause of the accident. The authorities have launched an investigation to determine what led to the crash.

Investigators will examine whether mechanical failure, human error, or other factors were responsible for the incident, as part of the ongoing inquiry.