Bus hits train near Channel Tunnel in France, injuring 19

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-15 · 22:25 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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A minibus carrying truck drivers of various nationalities collided with a stationary train in a Channel Tunnel vehicle boarding area in France on Thursday evening. The accident resulted in injuries to the minibus driver and 18 passengers. Five individuals sustained severe injuries, but authorities stated that no lives were in danger. The truck drivers were en route to board a LeShuttle train for passage through the tunnel.

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The minibus was carrying truck drivers of various nationalities.

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Five people were severely injured, though no one’s life appeared to be in danger.

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The collision injured the driver and 18 passengers.

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A minibus collided with a stationary train in a Channel Tunnel vehicle boarding area in France on Thursday evening.

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A minibus collided with a stationary train in a Channel Tunnel vehicle boarding area in France on Thursday evening, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, authorities said. Five people were severely injured, though no one’s life appeared to be in danger, the local prefect said in a statement. The minibus was carrying truck drivers of various nationalities who were heading to travel on a LeShuttle train, which carries vehicles and their passengers through the tunnel. The area around the tunnel...

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