Channel Tunnel collision injures 19 in France
A minibus carrying truck drivers struck a shuttle train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people, the BBC and France 24 reported. Two people were airlifted to hospital, though officials said no life appeared to be in danger; shuttle traffic was suspended for about 90 minutes.
Why it matters
The crash disrupted a major cross-border route and triggered an investigation into transport safety.
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Part of the October 16, 2026 brief.