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Incident in Isère, France

We are aware of a tragic incident involving British nationals in Isère, are in contact with local authorities, providing consular assistance.

• From: British Embassy Paris
• Published: 16 April 2013
• Last updated: 18 April 2013 — See all updates

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Chancery, Paris

We are aware of an incident involving British nationals in the Isere region, southern France. We are in touch with local authorities and providing consular assistance.

On Twitter, our Ambassador Sir Peter Ricketts said:

Our thoughts are with those involved in the coach crash in Isere. On my way with consular support.” (16/04/2013)

Great support from French responders. Working hard to get people back home quickly.” (17/04/2013)

alpedhuez in Grenoble, have now visited many of those involved in this awful accident” (17/04/2013)

alpedhuez: great that the main group now safely home. Their courage and resilience inspiring. We continue to help those still in hospital” (18/04/2013)

For further information and assistance please contact the FCO on +44 (0) 20 7008 1500 or SkiBound on +44 (0) 1273 244 570.

FCO Travel advice - France

Published 16 April 2013

Last updated 18 April 2013 + show all updates

1. 18 April 2013

   Tweets from the Ambassador Sir Peter Ricketts added to the page

2. 17 April 2013

   Added the hotline numbers

3. 16 April 2013

   First published.