A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
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Here’s the latest:
Skydiving plane crashes in France
What we know:
The plane was taking off from the Nancy-Essey airfield on the outskirts of Nancy when it suffered a malfunction and “fell almost vertically,” the region’s prefect, Yves Séguy, said.
The plane belonged to a skydiving club and was taking part in a parachute jump, he said.
It crashed on the edge of a built-up area near the airfield, he told broadcaster BFM-TV.
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What they’re saying:
“Had it occurred just a few dozen meters away, the accident could have caused collateral casualties,” Séguy said.
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What we don’t know:
It’s unclear exactly what caused the plane to malfunction and crash. The identities of the victims have not been released.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.