On Thursday, a minibus transporting truck drivers collided with the side of a vehicle‑shuttle train at the Channel Tunnel loading area near Coquelles, France. The impact injured 19 men, including the driver.
Emergency response and injuries
French authorities said two of the injured were hospitalized with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries, while the remaining 17 sustained minor injuries. About 200 emergency responders and other personnel arrived quickly at the scene.
Service disruption
The shuttle service, which moves cars and trucks between France and England, was suspended for roughly 90 minutes. By late evening, the service had gradually resumed. Eurostar passenger trains and freight services continued operating without interruption.
Investigation underway
Local official Agathe Cury told reporters the crash was the first of its kind at the vehicle‑shuttle loading area. The cause of the accident remains unclear, and investigators are working to determine why the minibus veered off course.
Impact on travelers
The injured passengers were all men of various nationalities; their consulates have been notified. The tunnel, which opened in 1994, handled 3.4 million vehicles last year alongside millions of Eurostar passengers.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
