At least 42 people died today after a collision
between a coach and a lorry in south west France.The horrific accident happened
shortly after 7.30am close to Libourne, in the Gironde department, on the D17
road.
There were 49 people on board the coach, which was
carrying pensioners on holiday.
Both vehicles burst into flames, and are believed to
have been speeding, according to witnesses. About 60 firefighters are now on
the scene.
The coach involved was full of pensioners on a trip
and the emergency services said only five people survived.
Puisseguin’s mayor told France Bleu Gironde:
"We are overcome with emotion.”
The identities of those who died is not yet known.
The area is now full of emergency service vehicles
and investigators are racing to the scene.
The area around the accident site is now completely
closed.
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