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19 injured as minibus crashes into train at Channel Tunnel entrance

Nineteen people were injured Thursday when a minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a vehicle shuttle train at the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel near Calais, forcing a 90-minute suspension of shuttle services. Two people were hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, French authorities said.

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19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train on French side

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A minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a freight train near the Channel Tunnel entrance in France, injuring 19 people, with five severely hurt. Emergency services rushed to the scene.

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DW Published 15 October 2026

Bus, train collide, injuring 19 at Channel Tunnel terminal

A minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a freight train near the Channel Tunnel entrance in France, injuring 19 people, with five severely hurt. Emergency services rushed to the scene.

France 24 Published 16 October 2026

19 injured as minibus crashes into train at Channel Tunnel entrance

BBC Published 15 October 2026

Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured

Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

Sky Published 15 October 2026

19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train on French side

19 people have been injured after a collision between a bus and train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.

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