Minibus hits train near Channel Tunnel, injuring 19

· Politics · France · United Kingdom

A minibus carrying HGV drivers collided with a stationary freight train at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel near Calais, France, injuring 19 people, five seriously. Two people were airlifted to hospital, but officials said no one's life appeared to be in danger. The Pas-de-Calais underprefect said the vehicle hit the train on the loading platform. The collision disrupted cross-Channel freight operations.

Why it matters：The Channel Tunnel is a critical artery for UK-EU trade, and any disruption at its loading platforms can ripple through supply chains.

Key points

  • A minibus carrying HGV drivers hit a stationary freight train near Calais
  • 19 people were injured, five seriously; two were airlifted to hospital
  • Officials said no one's life appeared to be in danger

Sources (original reporting)

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