Chef Narrowly Escapes Death After Eurotunnel Pantograph Crash
A chef on board a Eurotunnel train had a lucky escape today after the train tore through 400 metres of overhead cabling en route to France, a Eurotunnel insider has revealed.
The pantograph – the device that connects the train to the overhead power lines – got caught, ripping off and smashing through the roof of the restaurant car. A shaken staff member, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “The bloke involved is lucky to be alive.”
Emergency Repairs Spark Six-Hour Delays
Emergency teams rushed to earth the damaged cable and carry out urgent repairs. The incident sparked massive delays, with thousands of travellers stuck on both sides of the Channel.
Currently, delays stretching up to six hours are reported, and these are expected to continue for quite some time, our source added.
Rescue Team Deployed, Investigation Underway
An emergency rescue train was dispatched to assist those trapped onboard the damaged Eurotunnel train. Meanwhile, an official investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident.
Eurotunnel and 1 have been approached for comment.
Correction: Eurotunnel, Not Eurostar
We want to clarify that our initial report incorrectly named a Eurostar train; it was, in fact, a Eurotunnel train involved in the incident.
