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Minibus and freight train collision injures 19 at Channel Tunnel

Published 3h ago · Latest report 35m ago · Accident

Affects France and United Kingdom · Covered in 4 countries

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Nineteen people were hurt, five seriously, after a minibus crashed into a train at the French Channel Tunnel terminal.

Nineteen people suffered injuries when a minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a freight train at the Channel Tunnel loading terminal in France. Five individuals sustained severe injuries, though authorities reported no fatalities. The incident also forced the cancellation of two Eurostar rail services.

The casualtiesFive of the 19 injured people are in a serious condition.
The vehicleThe minibus was transporting freight drivers at the loading platform.
The disruptionTwo Eurostar services face cancellation following the terminal crash.

What's new · 12m agoAuthorities confirmed that five of the 19 injured people are in serious condition and that two Eurostar services have been cancelled.

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Why it matters

The Channel Tunnel is a vital transport link between the United Kingdom and France, carrying millions of passengers and substantial freight annually. Accidents at its bustling terminal facilities can cause major cross-border travel delays and logistical disruption.

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19people injured

5people seriously hurt

2Eurostar services cancelled

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Nineteen people were injured when a minibus crashed into a train on the French loading platform of the Channel Tunnel near Calais, with five individuals suffering serious injuries.

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