Collision near Channel Tunnel injures 19

Summary

A collision between a bus and a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel injured 19 people, with two airlifted to hospital, according to the reports. The BBC says officials said no one's life appeared to be in danger; Euronews reports that the Pas-de-Calais prefecture said no deaths had been reported and no lives were in danger at that stage. Deutsche Welle says two people were severely injured and authorities launched an inquiry into the cause.

Timeline

1. Sky News

   15 Oct 2026, 17:19 UTCSource ↗

   Sky News reports that 19 people were injured in a collision between a bus and a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.

2. Euronews

   15 Oct 2026, 20:15 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews says the Pas-de-Calais prefecture reported no deaths and no lives in danger at that stage.

3. Deutsche Welle

   15 Oct 2026, 20:42 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that a minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a freight train near the Channel Tunnel entrance, injuring 19 people, two severely, and that authorities launched an inquiry into the cause.

4. BBC

   15 Oct 2026, 22:37 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that a bus hit a train stopped on the French side, and says two people were airlifted to hospital while officials said no one's life appeared to be in danger.