The 26-year-old driver of a mini-bus died, the Rodez prosecutor's office said in a statement on Tuesday evening, May 16. The events occurred between Muret (Haute-Garonne) and Mende (Lozère), while a group of children were returning from a football tournament.

The driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, while attempting to overtake on a wet road. The vehicle rolled over several times. Six child passengers were injured.