Coach carrying British teenagers crashes in France

Emergency vehicles at the scene in France Credit: Credit: France3 TV

A coach carrying teenagers has crashed in France - with local reports that 15 passengers have been injured.

It's understood the teenagers are from a Gloucestershire school.

The bus crashed on its side on a motorway near Lons-le-Saunier, near the Swiss border as it was travelling to Italy.

It's not yet known how serious any injuries are. Credit: France3 TV

The bus company who owns the coach says it is still trying to make contact with organisers.

A spokesperson for the Foreign Office says it is working with relevant local authorities in France

“We are providing support to a group of British nationals following a coach crash in France. We are in contact with the relevant local authorities.”