Accident near the tunnel under the English Channel: 19 people were injured

Nineteen people were injured in a collision of a minibus with a stopped train at the entrance to a tunnel under the English Channel in the French department of Pas de Calais. According to preliminary data, five victims are in extremely serious condition, but there is no threat to their lives. This is reported by the BFM-TV channel with reference to a judicial source.

The accident occurred on Thursday, October 15. According to the prefecture, the minibus crashed into the train, which was without movement.

Among the victims was a bus driver. According to a judicial source, he will be checked for possible intoxication in accordance with the established procedure.

The prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the fact of causing injuries through negligence. The circumstances of the collision have to be established during the investigative actions.