It is a tragedy that bereaves, this Wednesday evening, the Jura night.
A terrible car accident claimed the lives of four high school students at the end of the afternoon, not far from Fonttenu (Jura).
While their vehicle was traveling on a road that was apparently icy, according to the first elements of the investigation, it would have swerved and fell about ten meters, ending its race in Lake Chalain, reports France Bleu.
A rescue operation is underway in Lake Chalain in the Jura.
A car fell into the lake after a road accident late Wednesday afternoon, with several passengers on board.
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Only one of the five occupants of the vehicle was able to get out.
The other four are deceased.
Three were minors, the driver was an adult.
Only one of the occupants managed to get out, it would be the passenger installed in the middle at the back of the vehicle, according to local radio.
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