Train hits group of migrants walking along the track near Calais, killing one and injuring three others

A train has hit a group of migrants walking on the tracks near Calais, killing one person and injuring three others.

All four victims were from Eritrea, regional leader Franck Dhersin said, describing one of the injured as being in 'absolute emergency' condition. 

Train operator SNCF said traffic would remain suspended on the Calais-Dunkerque line until Friday morning.

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Train hits group of migrants walking along the track near Calais

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