Bus crash in France claims up to 49 lives

The collision happened near the town of Libourne and there are only eight survivors.

Up to 49 people have been killed in a lorry and bus crash near Bordeaux in south west France.

According to reports, the collision happened near the town of Libourne and there are only eight survivors.

It's understood most of the victims were elderly people going on a day trip.

President Francois Hollande, who's in Greece, says the French government is "totally moved by this terrible tragedy".
 

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