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Nineteen injured after bus crashes into train at entrance to Channel Tunnel

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Place, T., & Grandjean, M. (2026, October 15). Nineteen injured after bus crashes into train at entrance to Channel Tunnel. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/eurotunnel-bus-train-crash-calais-france-eurostar-b1301082.html

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A minibus carrying heavy goods vehicle drivers crashed into a train at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel near Coquelles on Thursday night. The accident resulted in nineteen injuries but no fatalities. French authorities deployed significant resources to manage the situation, and an update was scheduled for later that evening. Eurostar confirmed their services would not be impacted by this incident.

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On October 15, 2026, a minibus carrying heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers collided with a stationary train at the loading platform near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in Coquelles, France, injuring 19 people. Two individuals suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized, while the rest had minor injuries. The accident occurred around 7:27 PM GMT (8:27 PM local time) when the bus veered off course and hit the side of a train. Emergency services responded quickly, deploying ambulances, fire engines, and a helicopter to assist at the scene.

The incident caused brief disruption to Eurotunnel shuttle traffic for about 90 minutes but did not affect Eurostar passenger trains or freight services through the tunnel. Local officials confirmed that no lives were endangered by the collision, which involved 200 emergency responders and other personnel on-site. The cause of the crash remains under investigation; it appears the minibus was heading to its dedicated space inside a shuttle train when it struck another departing train at the platform.

Local sub-prefect Agathe Cury stated that the injured victims were of multiple nationalities, and relevant consulates have been notified. Photos from local news outlets show extensive damage to the front and side of the minibus, with emergency workers present on the platform providing immediate treatment. The exact reason for the bus's collision remains unclear at this time.

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Nineteen people have been injured after a minibus was involved in an accident at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel near Calais, French authorities said. asserted

authorities → injure → Calais

The accident took place in Coquelles on Thursday night. asserted

accident → take → night

The Pas-de-Calais prefecture said in a statement: “An accident involving a minibus carrying heavy goods vehicle drivers, headed to board a LeShuttle train, occurred this evening at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel site. asserted

accident → say → site

“Significant resources were immediately deployed by Eurotunnel, and subsequently placed under the authority of the Prefect of the Pas-de-Calais department. asserted

resources → deploy → department

“Early reports suggest that 19 people were involved, including the driver. asserted

people → suggest → driver

“At this stage, there are no fatalities, and no one’s life is considered to be in danger.” asserted

life → be → danger

A photograph published by local news outlet La Voix du Nord showed a badly damaged minibus on the platform, with police officers and staff in high-visibility jackets present at the scene. asserted

officers → publish → scene

Injured people who have been pixelated also appear to be receiving treatment on the platform. asserted

who → injure → platform

A representative of the local authorities is currently on-site, the statement added. asserted

statement → add → site

An update is to be provided during a press briefing scheduled for 10.15pm. asserted

update → provide → 10.15pm

Eurostar said the incident is not expected to impact their service. asserted

incident → say → service

It said in a status update: “An incident occurred several kilometres away from the Channel Tunnel. asserted

incident → say → Tunnel

“This incident does not involve or impact Eurostar trains running from and to London. asserted

incident → involve → London

“All of Eurostar trains will run as expected.” asserted

All → run → trains

Nineteen injured after bus crashes into train at entrance to Channel Tunnel

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