Pakistan, June 29 -- A France plane crash claimed the lives of 11 people after a small aircraft crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off, according to local authorities.

Officials said the aircraft belonged to a parachute training organization and departed from Nancy-Essey Airfield before crashing. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but there were no survivors.

The victims included the pilot and 10 passengers. Among those killed were five student trainees and five flight instructors who were taking part in the training operation.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Aviation experts are expected to examine the wrecka...