Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train leaves 19 injured

The collision occurred on the French side of the Channel Tunnel (AFP/Getty)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.”19 injured in Channel tunnel crash as ambulances and police at the sceneAt 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.Bryony Gooch15 October 2026 21:03