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Migrant dies on Channel Tunnel train trying to reach UK | Migrant dies on Channel Tunnel train trying to reach UK |
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A migrant has died on a freight shuttle trying to reach Britain, Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel says. | A migrant has died on a freight shuttle trying to reach Britain, Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel says. |
Eurotunnel tweeted that the train had been stopped following the incident on the French side at about 05:00 BST. | |
Is it believed the migrant may have sustained fatal injuries jumping on to the train, the BBC's Simon Jones said. | |
Cross-Channel passengers and freight services are facing delays, with Eurotunnel advising day-trip customers to rearrange their travel. | Cross-Channel passengers and freight services are facing delays, with Eurotunnel advising day-trip customers to rearrange their travel. |
It comes days after about 150 migrants tried to storm the Channel Tunnel terminal in France. | It comes days after about 150 migrants tried to storm the Channel Tunnel terminal in France. |
It is the second migrant fatality in as many weeks following the reported death of an Eritrean while trying to get on a train at Coquelles last month. | It is the second migrant fatality in as many weeks following the reported death of an Eritrean while trying to get on a train at Coquelles last month. |
Simon Jones tweeted; "It's believed the migrant found dead in the Channel Tunnel may have sustained fatal injuries jumping onto a train." | |
A Eurotunnel spokesman said: "Services are partly suspended, and the disruption is principally affecting freight services. | A Eurotunnel spokesman said: "Services are partly suspended, and the disruption is principally affecting freight services. |
"Passenger services are running with slight delays." | "Passenger services are running with slight delays." |
He added: "We are working very hard to restore full services as soon as possible." | He added: "We are working very hard to restore full services as soon as possible." |
According to reports, there is already congestion on the approach road to the UK terminal in Folkestone and at the Port of Dover. | According to reports, there is already congestion on the approach road to the UK terminal in Folkestone and at the Port of Dover. |
Highways England tweeted: "#M20 eastbound, delays approaching J11a @LeShuttle terminal. Delays on #A20 btwn Roundhill tunnel and @Port_of_Dover. Caused by hvy traffic." | Highways England tweeted: "#M20 eastbound, delays approaching J11a @LeShuttle terminal. Delays on #A20 btwn Roundhill tunnel and @Port_of_Dover. Caused by hvy traffic." |
Kent Police said there were no immediate plans to introduce Operation Stack, where lorries are parked on the M20 and non-freight traffic diverted off the motorway. | Kent Police said there were no immediate plans to introduce Operation Stack, where lorries are parked on the M20 and non-freight traffic diverted off the motorway. |