Tragedy happened on Monday evening (December 15) France: as a result of an explosion in a four-story residential building in the city Trevoux two children aged 3 and 5 years died.
According to local authorities, at least six people. Initially it was reported that there were five wounded who were treated medical assistance on sitebut later the number of victims was clarified.
ALERTE – Énorme explosion d’un immeuble due à une fuite de gaz à #Trévouxdans l’Ain, au nord de Lyon, entendue à des kilometres a la ronde. La façade du bâtiment s’est effondrée.
Plusieurs victimes signalées dont des enfants. Des personnes sont ensevelies. Les secours affluent… pic.twitter.com/CCLD9cDD8J— Infos Françaises (@InfosFrancaises) December 15, 2025
As the newspaper specifies Le Progrèsthe two youngest victims suffered cardiac arrest and died despite the efforts of doctors.
According to local media reports, The explosion was caused by a gas leak. An official investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy continues.
To eliminate the consequences of the incident, they mobilized 50 firefighters And 36 units of equipmentas well as emergency medical services.
Search and rescue efforts continue, as it is possible that there may be other victims under the rubble. The police cordoned off the area and created security zone.
The official statement notes that two educational institutionslocated nearby, received material damage — Windows were broken in buildings. At the same time, school management reports that there were no injuries among students or staff.
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