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Eurotunnel terminal collision injures 19 people in France
A collision occurred at the Eurotunnel loading platform in Coquelles, France, involving a minibus and a freight shuttle train. The minibus was transporting heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers who were preparing to board a Le Shuttle service.
At least 19 people, including the minibus driver, were injured in the incident. While some reports indicated five individuals were in serious condition, French authorities confirmed that none of the injuries are considered life-threatening. Two of the injured were airlifted to a hospital in Lille for treatment.
The accident caused a temporary suspension of shuttle traffic through the tunnel for approximately 90 minutes. However, Eurostar passenger services between London and Paris were not impacted and continued to operate according to schedule. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Entities
Agathe Cury · Calais · Coquelles · Eurostar · Eurotunnel · Le Shuttle · Pas-de-Calais
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 38 SOURCES] A minibus carrying HGV drivers was involved in an accident at the Eurotunnel loading platform in Coquelles. www.24sata.hr · www.gbnews.com · news.stv.tv · cretaone.gr · rr.pt · +32 more
- [● 39 SOURCES] A freight train collided with the minibus. cretaone.gr · rr.pt · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.gbnews.com · www.lindependant.fr · +33 more
- [● 39 SOURCES] At least 19 people, including the driver, were injured in the collision. cretaone.gr · rr.pt · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.gbnews.com · www.lindependant.fr · +33 more
- [● 27 SOURCES] None of the injuries are considered life-threatening. cretaone.gr · rr.pt · www.gbnews.com · news.stv.tv · www.24sata.hr · +21 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] Traffic through the Channel Tunnel was suspended in both directions following the crash. cretaone.gr · rr.pt · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.gbnews.com · www.lindependant.fr · +24 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Eurostar services between London and Paris are not impacted by the incident. news.stv.tv · cretaone.gr · www.timesnownews.com · www.24sata.hr · www.lastampa.it · +9 more