French authorities said the accident occurred on the loading platform of the Eurotunnel site near Calais on Thursday evening. The minibus was transporting Heavy Goods Vehicle drivers who were about to board a LeShuttle train through the Channel Tunnel.
In a statement, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture said significant resources were immediately deployed by Eurotunnel, and subsequently placed under the authority of the Prefect. Early reports indicate 19 people were involved, including the driver. There have been no fatalities, and no one's life is considered to be in danger.
A photograph published by local news outlet La Voix du Nord showed a badly damaged minibus on the platform, with police officers and staff in high-visibility jackets present at the scene.
Eurostar confirmed that the incident is not expected to affect its services. In a status update, the company said the incident occurred several kilometres away from the Channel Tunnel and does not involve or impact Eurostar trains running from and to London. All Eurostar trains are running as expected.