Two trains were positioned on opposite sides of the platform. One was being loaded with heavy goods vehicles ahead of a cross‑Channel journey, while another train that had already been loaded was preparing to depart, Cury explained.
For reasons that remain unclear, the minibus struck the departing train.
The bus stayed upright; however, the impact caused injuries to those on board.
The incident involved a minibus transporting workers who were about to board Le Shuttle. All occupants were men of various nationalities, she added.
It is still unknown whether any British nationals are among the injured.
Cury noted that this is the first time such an incident has occurred on an Eurotunnel loading platform.
BBC’s Evan Davis, who was travelling through the Eurotunnel to Calais at the time, observed emergency vehicles with flashing lights concentrated on one of the platforms as he entered France.
He reported seeing many cars queuing at check‑in when he drove past, and some vehicles proceeding through the process, indicating that operations continued despite the collision.
Photos published by the local French newspaper La Voix du Nord showed a small bus with front‑ and side‑damage standing alongside a train, surrounded by emergency personnel.
Eurostar issued an update stating: “An incident occurred several kilometres away from the Channel Tunnel.”
“This incident does not involve or affect Eurostar services running to and from London. All Eurostar trains will operate as scheduled.”
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