Nineteen injured as minibus hits train at Eurotunnel

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

At least 19 people were injured when a minibus collided with a train at the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais.

At least 19 people were injured when a minibus collided with a train at a loading platform of the Eurotunnel near Calais in northern France. The minibus was carrying truck drivers who were preparing to board the Le Shuttle service. The crash involved a train about to leave the platform.

None of the injuries were life-threatening, according to a statement from the local prefecture. Ambulances, a helicopter and police were deployed to the scene. The prefecture said there were no fatalities and no one's life was considered to be in danger.

Eurostar confirmed the incident would not impact its services. The company said the collision occurred several kilometres away from the Channel Tunnel and did not involve Eurostar trains running to and from London. All Eurostar services were expected to run as scheduled.

How it is being reported

• Nineteen hurt as bus hits train in Eurotunnel accidentAt least 19 people have been hurt following a crash between a freight train and a bus at the entrance to the Eurotunnel in France.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 22:13
• Nineteen hurt as bus hits train in Eurotunnel accidentAt least 19 people have been hurt following a crash between a freight train and a bus at the entrance to the Eurotunnel in France.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 22:13

In this story: Eurotunnel · Calais · Eurostar · Le Shuttle · Channel Tunnel · France

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