A civilian aircraft crashed in the French town of Tomblaine, near Nancy, on Sunday morning, June 28, prompting an emergency response and a police cordon. The prefecture of Meurthe-et-Moselle confirmed the incident involved a plane that had taken off from the Nancy-Essey air hub.
Location and Immediate Response
The crash occurred near Salvador Allende Street, close to an Auchan supermarket. Emergency services rushed to the scene and cordoned off a large area. Local police urged members of the public to avoid the area to allow emergency operations to proceed.
The prefect of Meurthe-et-Moselle activated the departmental operational centre (COD) to ensure real-time monitoring of the event, according to a message shared on X. The COD coordinates all operational services in such emergencies.
Background and Ongoing Updates
This is a developing story. Our live blog will provide updates as more information becomes available. The aircraft involved was a civilian plane, and authorities have not yet released details on casualties or the cause of the crash.
Further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds. Stay tuned for official statements from the prefecture and local authorities.
