Bus hits train near Channel Tunnel in France, 19 hurt
A minibus was carrying truck drivers of various nationalities were heading to travel on a LeShuttle train, which carries vehicles and their passengers through the tunnel.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English · · 1 min read
A minibus was carrying truck drivers of various nationalities were heading to travel on a LeShuttle train, which carries vehicles and their passengers through the tunnel.

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