Nineteen injured in minibus accident at Eurotunnel loading platform
Five people seriously hurt after minibus incident at Calais facility, French authorities report.
At a glance
- Minibus accident occurred at Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais
- Nineteen people injured in total
- Five people seriously hurt
- No fatalities reported
Nineteen people were injured in a minibus accident at the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais, according to French authorities. The vehicle was carrying HGV drivers at the time of the incident.
Five people sustained severe injuries, though local officials said no lives appeared to be at risk, according to a statement from the local prefect.
Why it matters
The Eurotunnel is a major transport link between France and the United Kingdom, carrying vehicles and passengers daily.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldNineteen injured in minibus accident on Eurotunnel loading platform
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