Channel Tunnel minibus crash injures 19 in France

A minibus collided with a stationary train near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France on Thursday evening, injuring 19 people, authorities said.

The local prefect said the injured were the driver and 18 passengers. Five people were severely injured, though no one's life appeared to be in danger.

The minibus was carrying truck drivers who were heading to travel on a train through the tunnel. Emergency services were working at the scene.

Two Eurostar trains between France and England were listed as cancelled on Thursday evening. The local deputy prefect was scheduled to give a news conference at the nearby Eurotunnel headquarters at 10:30 pm local time.