Bus collides with train near Channel Tunnel entrance in France, 19 hurt
A minibus crashed into a stationary train near the Channel Tunnel in France, injuring 19 people, five seriously, and causing two Eurostar services to be cancelled.
On Thursday evening, a minibus collided with a stationary train near the entrance of the Channel Tunnel in France. This incident resulted in 19 people being injured, with five sustaining serious injuries, although no one's life was immediately endangered, according to the local prefect.
The minibus, carrying truck drivers, was en route to a train that would pass through the tunnel. Emergency services were on the scene attending to the injured and managing the situation.
Eurostar services between France and England were also affected, with two trains being canceled that evening. A news conference was scheduled to be held at the Eurotunnel headquarters to provide further updates.
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