A major Channel Tunnel fire breaks out on a freight train, resulting in the c...

September 11, 2008

Summary

A major Channel Tunnel fire breaks out on a freight train, resulting in the closure of part of the tunnel for six months.

A major Channel Tunnel fire breaks out on a freight train, resulting in the closure of part of the tunnel for six months.

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