Tunnel reopens after being stormed by asylum seekers

The Channel Tunnel has reopened 10 hours after it was shut down when 150 asylum seekers broke through French security barriers.

Tunnel reopens after being stormed by asylum seekers
Wed, 26 Dec, 2001 - 08:40

The Channel Tunnel has reopened 10 hours after it was shut down when 150 asylum seekers broke through French security barriers.

Eurotunnel services were suspended just after 8pm on Christmas Day.

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