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At least 19 injured in collision between bus and train in Channel Tunnel
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At least 19 injured in collision between bus and train in Channel Tunnel

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  • A bus collided with a train in the Channel Tunnel on Thursday night, leaving 19 people injured, including the driver and 18 passengers, according to the Pas-de-Calais prefecture.
  • Five of the injured are in a situation of absolute emergency, although it is expected that they will become relatively urgent, since none of them are in danger of death.

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The Channel Tunnel is critical infrastructure connecting the UK and France under the sea, used by freight and passenger trains, including vehicle-carrying bus services.

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A bus collided with a train in the Channel Tunnel on Thursday night, injuring 19 people, including the bus driver and 18 passengers, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture reported.

Among the injured, five are in a "situation of absolute urgency", but "they will surely be considered cases of relative urgency", since none of them are in danger of death, the prefecture has specified.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • An official investigation will be opened to determine the causes of the crash

    Very likely · Within days

  • Transport services through the tunnel could experience temporary interruptions

    Likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What was the exact cause of the collision between the bus and the train?
  • What security measures are being reviewed after the incident?
  • Will there be delays in transport services through the tunnel?

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This article was originally published by El Mundo.

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