Eurotunnel: minibus collides with shuttle at Coquelles, 19 people involved
Eurotunnel, the historic brand of the Getlink group, reported on October 16, 2026 an accident that occurred the previous evening at its Coquelles terminal, with no fatalities or life-threatening injuries at this stage. According to the statement, this is the first accident of this nature at the site since the beginning of its operation 32 years ago.
A minibus struck a Le Shuttle shuttle ready for departure
On October 15, 2026, a minibus carrying heavy goods vehicle drivers left its lane at the Coquelles site before colliding with the side of a Le Shuttle shuttle ready for departure. The reasons for this departure from the lane are currently under investigation. The accident involved 19 people, including the minibus driver, and a Eurotunnel employee is among the injured.
The injured persons were assisted by emergency services and transported to regional hospitals. The resources initially mobilized by Eurotunnel were subsequently deployed under the authority of the Prefect of Pas-de-Calais: 55 firefighters, 25 emergency medical service personnel, 20 national police officers and 100 Eurotunnel employees intervened.
An emergency medical-psychological response unit (CUMP) was activated. Agathe Cury, sub-prefect of the Calais district, visited the scene, and the consulates of the passengers concerned were all informed.
Eurostar and freight unaffected, Le Shuttle passenger traffic interrupted for 1 hour 30 minutes
In terms of operations, Eurostar and freight traffic were not affected and remained fluid, according to Eurotunnel. Only Le Shuttle passenger shuttle traffic was temporarily interrupted for a total of 1 hour 30 minutes while managing the accident.
All cross-Channel traffic has since resumed normally, according to the statement. Eurotunnel employees also expressed their support for the injured, their families and loved ones.
