Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Summary
A bus carrying lorry drivers hit a stationary freight train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people. Two of the injured were seriously hurt and taken to hospital by helicopter, but no lives are believed to be at risk.Key Facts
- The accident happened at the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles, near Calais, France.
- The bus hit a freight train that was stopped at the loading platform.
- There were 19 injuries: the bus driver and 18 passengers.
- Two people sustained serious injuries and were evacuated by helicopter.
- No one is reported to be in life-threatening condition.
- Freight traffic and Eurostar passenger trains through the tunnel continued with only a brief stop for the rescue.
- Those involved were all men of different nationalities.
- Eurostar confirmed the incident did not affect their train services to and from London.
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