{"id":141454,"date":"2023-09-08T13:26:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=141454"},"modified":"2023-09-08T13:26:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:26:08","slug":"chaos-for-travellers-as-eurotunnel-services-suspended-due-to-incident-at-uk-side-as-explosives-experts-rush-to-scene-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/world-news\/chaos-for-travellers-as-eurotunnel-services-suspended-due-to-incident-at-uk-side-as-explosives-experts-rush-to-scene-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Chaos for travellers as Eurotunnel services SUSPENDED due to \u2018incident\u2019 at UK side as explosives experts rush to scene | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE bomb squad has been scrambled to the Eurotunnel to investigate a "suspicious" vehicle.<\/p>\n

Explosive experts from the British Army have swooped on the gateway to France sparking travel chaos.<\/p>\n

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A man has been detained in connection with the incident this morning in Folkestone, Kent.<\/p>\n

Kent Police confirmed the drama is not currently being linked to the hunt for escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife.<\/p>\n

The force said: "At around 10.30am on Friday 8 September 2023 a suspicious vehicle was stopped at the Channel Tunnel terminal in Cheriton.<\/p>\n

"Explosives experts from the British Army have been called to the scene and a cordon has been put in place for the safety of the public.<\/p>\n

"This is currently having an effect on traffic approaching the terminal.<\/p>\n

"A man has been detained in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing."<\/p>\n

The Eurotunnel has been shut while the investigation is ongoing causing "severe disruption".<\/p>\n

Customers are being urged to check on the LeShuttle website and social media for information.<\/p>\n

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A spokesperson said: "A suspicious vehicle has been intercepted during a routine security check at the Channel Tunnel Terminal in Folkestone. Kent police and specialist officers are dealing with the incident.<\/p>\n

"Access to the Folkestone terminal is currently suspended awaiting the outcome of the police intervention. <\/p>\n

"Customers are advised that, because of this incident, travel will be severely disrupted throughout the afternoon and to prepare to modify their travel plans as a consequence."<\/p>\n

More to follow…<\/em> For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.<\/p>\n

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