A bus has collided with a stationary freight train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people. The incident occurred at the loading platform in Coquelles, near Calais, at 19:27 (17:27 GMT).
The bus was transporting lorry drivers who were due to use a shuttle rail service. The French authorities confirmed that the driver and 18 passengers sustained injuries.
Two people were severely injured and were evacuated by helicopter. A local official stated that no lives appeared to be in danger. Freight traffic and Eurostar passenger services through the tunnel were not disrupted, apart from a brief halt to allow for the evacuation of the injured.