A bus has collided with a stationary freight train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel, resulting in injuries to the driver and 18 passengers. The incident occurred at the loading platform of the tunnel in Coquelles, near Calais, as the bus was transporting lorry drivers scheduled to take a shuttle rail service.
Details of the Incident
The collision took place at 19:27 local time (17:27 GMT). According to local authorities, two individuals sustained severe injuries and were evacuated by helicopter; however, no lives are believed to be in danger. Agathe Cury, the local sub-prefect, confirmed that the incident did not disrupt freight or Eurostar passenger traffic through the tunnel, aside from a brief stoppage for the evacuation of the injured.
