Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
First reported 4 hours ago · latest update 27 minutes ago
A bus has hit a stationary freight train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, the French authorities say.
The bus, which was carrying lorry drivers due to take a shuttle rail service, struck the train at the loading platform of the tunnel in Coquelles, near Calais.
Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter though no one's life appeared to be in danger, a local official said.
Local sub-prefect Agathe Cury said that freight traffic and Eurostar passenger traffic through the tunnel had not been disrupted by the incident, which occurred at 19:27 (17:27 GMT), apart from a brief stoppage to allow the injured to be evacuated.
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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
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