An incident occurred on Thursday at the Eurotunnel terminal in Coquelles, France, where a minibus carrying heavy vehicle drivers collided with a train. According to local officials, this incident took place in the Eurotunnel loading area while preparing drivers to board the "Le Shuttle" service.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, 19 people, including the minibus driver, were injured in this collision. Local officials stated that currently, no fatalities have been reported and none of the injured are in danger. Immediately after the incident, significant resources were deployed by Eurotunnel, and operations were initiated under the guidance of the Pas-de-Calais prefect.
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Presence of Officials and Reactions
The deputy prefect of Pas-de-Calais was present at the scene of the incident and will provide an initial report on the status of the injured at a press conference scheduled for 10:15 PM. While the incident is under investigation, officials are also paying attention to student issues and protests across France.
This incident occurs as France continues to face student protests, with officials preparing for another day of nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, October 17. Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has warned against the political exploitation of student concerns and their escalation into violence. Government spokesperson, Mod Berjeon, stated that the President emphasized that young people are expressing legitimate concerns, but these concerns are being politically exploited and turning into urban violence.
According to reports, since the start of the student movement, over 6,800 people, 86% of whom are underage, have been arrested by the police. During this period, 36 investigations have been initiated by the police oversight body, IGPN. The government is attempting to address student concerns and has announced measures including sending 3,000 substitute teachers to some schools. However, students have assessed these measures as insufficient.
With protests continuing in several cities across France and secondary schools being blocked, student unions have called for coordinated demonstrations on Saturday, October 17. This situation reflects the current social and political challenges in France that need to be managed carefully.
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