By SUNTV Global Channel
June 28, 2026
A civilian aircraft carrying a group of skydivers has crashed in the town of Tomblaine in northeastern France, prompting a large-scale emergency response by local authorities.
French officials confirmed on Sunday that emergency services were immediately dispatched to the crash site, where firefighters, medical teams, and rescue personnel launched a major operation.
According to local reports, the aircraft was carrying several skydivers when it went down. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the number of people on board, the extent of casualties, or the cause of the crash.
A large number of first responders remain at the scene as rescue efforts continue and investigators begin examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The latest crash comes amid growing concerns over a series of aviation accidents in France in recent weeks. On June 19, a twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly before landing at La Baule-Escoublac Airport, killing both people on board. Earlier, on May 29, another light aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, trapping its pilot.
French aviation authorities are expected to launch a full investigation into the Tomblaine crash to determine what caused the accident.
More details are expected to emerge as emergency operations continue.
