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                    Truck Fire Closes Britain-France Tunnel

   by VOA News

   A truck fire has halted rail service through the Channel Tunnel between
   Britain and France.

   Tunnel operator Eurotunnel said Saturday that it had suspended service
   due to smoke and was investigating the cause. Police say a truck fire
   at the French end of the tunnel was the source of the smoke. No
   injuries were reported.

   Eurostar, which runs the trains that go through the passage under the
   English Channel, said the smoke was detected in the north tunnel.

   The company said no trains would be running Saturday and recommended
   passengers "postpone" their travel plans and not come to train
   stations.

   European nations have been on high alert since last week's terrorist
   attacks in Paris.



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