Channel tunnel crash latest: At least 19 people injured after bus and train collide

Channel Tunnel crash latest: At least 19 people injured after bus and train collide The collision occurred on the French side of the Channel Tunnel - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in 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.” Full statement from the French Authorities The French authorities have issued a statement about the incident: “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 pm.” Where did the Channel Tunnel crash take place? A freight train and a coach collided near the Channel Tunnel in Coquelles, near the entrance of the freight tunnel linking France to Britain. 19 injured in Channel tunnel crash as ambulances and police at the scene At least 19 people were injured on Thursday evening after a freight train and a coach collided near the Channel Tunnel in northern France, the local prefect's office said. None of the injuries were life-threatening, the prefecture said in a statement, adding that ambulances, a helicopter and police were at the scene. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments