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At least 19 injured as coach collides with train near Channel Tunnel
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By Greta Ruffino & Euronews Published on The prefecture confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening. A collision between a freight train and a coach near the Channel Tunnel in northern France left at least 19 people injured on Thursday evening, local authorities said. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Emergency services, including ambulances, a helicopter and police officers, were deployed to the scene.
By Greta Ruffino & Euronews
Published on
The prefecture confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening.
A collision between a freight train and a coach near the Channel Tunnel in northern France left at least 19 people injured on Thursday evening, local authorities said.
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Emergency services, including ambulances, a helicopter and police officers, were deployed to the scene.
The collision occurred in Coquelles, close to the entrance of the freight tunnel connecting France and Britain.
Authorities have yet to establish the circumstances of the accident or release details about the victims and their injuries. The coach driver was among those hurt.
This is a developing story and our journalists will update it when more information becomes available.