Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train leaves 19 injured
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Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train leaves 19 injured
The collision occurred on the French side of the Channel Tunnel
Bryony Gooch & Charlotte Van Campenhout Thursday 15 October 2026 20:57 BST
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A collision between a bus and a train in the Channel Tunnel has left 19 people, including the driver, injured.
French authorities stated that no injuries were life-threatening following the collision on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.
The incident took place in Coquelles, near the entrance of the freight tunnel linking France to Britain.
Authorities did not immediately provided more details regarding how the accident happened, the identities of the victims or the nature of their injuries, other than saying that the coach driver was among those hurt.
A statement from the Pas-de-Calais prefect read: “An accident involving a minibus transporting heavy goods vehicle drivers who were about to board a Le Shuttle shuttle occurred this evening, at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel site.
“Significant resources were immediately mobilized by Eurotunnel, then under the authority of the prefect of Pas-de-Calais. The initial report indicates 19 people involved, including the driver. No deaths are to be reported at this stage and no lives are in danger.
“The sub-prefect of Calais is currently on site. An initial situation update will be provided during a press briefing scheduled for 10:15 p.m.”
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