Bus hits train near Channel Tunnel in France, injuring 19

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.

Nineteen people were injured, two critically, when a minibus carrying HGV drivers collided with a stationary freight train at the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais on Thursday evening. The critically injured, including the driver, were airlifted to a hospital in Lille, while the remaining 17 were taken to various local hospitals. French authorities stated that no lives are at risk. The minibus struck the train for reasons currently unknown as it was departing. The incident caused a 90-minute suspension of the shuttle service through the tunnel. An inquiry into the causes of the collision has been launched. Eurostar confirmed its services were not affected.

A bus carrying lorry drivers collided with a stationary freight train at the loading platform near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel in Coquelles, France. The incident occurred at 19:27 local time, resulting in injuries to the bus driver and 18 passengers. Two individuals sustained severe injuries and were airlifted to a hospital, though officials stated no lives were in danger. The affected individuals are all men of various nationalities. Freight and Eurostar passenger traffic through the tunnel experienced only a brief stoppage for the evacuation of the injured.