Minibus and freight train collide at Channel Tunnel entrance in France

A minibus carrying 19 people crashed into a stationary freight train in Coquelles, France, on 15 October 2026. The accident happened near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel. The driver lost control before the vehicle hit the train, which was stopped at a loading platform. All 19 people on board were hurt, including the driver. Fourteen of them had minor injuries. Five people were in a serious or critical condition. However, French authorities said none of the injuries were life-threatening. Emergency services sent firefighters, paramedics, and police to the scene. An air ambulance also attended. The Channel Tunnel connects France and Britain and carries both passengers and freight.