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21/08/2006
Eurotunnel services suspended following smoke alert
The Channel Tunnel has been closed and Eurotunnel services suspended after a smoke alarm was set off.
According to reports, the alarm was triggered around 12:30pm British time.
Smoke was also reportedly seen coming from a train.
It was reported that more than 30 people were onboard the freight shuttle and they were all evacuated safely.
Eurotunnel said that it was hoped that services would resume later on Monday.
(KMcA)
According to reports, the alarm was triggered around 12:30pm British time.
Smoke was also reportedly seen coming from a train.
It was reported that more than 30 people were onboard the freight shuttle and they were all evacuated safely.
Eurotunnel said that it was hoped that services would resume later on Monday.
(KMcA)
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