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Channel Tunnel Evacuated after Fire on Freight Train

Atlanta, Ga. 9/11/2008 10:56:46 PM

About 32 people were evacuated from the Channel Tunnel trough a “safety tunnel” Thursday afternoon after a fire broke on a freight train.

 

There have been no reports on what caused the fire on the train but all rail traffic inside the tunnel that connects England and France has been suspended.

 

The incident occurred about seven miles from the French coast, the fire has reportedly been conatiend by French firefighters.

 

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