The article says that Eurostar will offer customers an exchange or refund - we were supposed to be booked on a train on Friday, endured 15 hours by coach. There was no communication from Eurostar - either to offer alternative transport or to organise the supposed refund. Pathetic!

Laura Matthews, Plymouth, UK

We were on a family holiday in Euro Disney where we heard the news about the fire and for a while we were worried about how we were going to get home. We were very impressed with the prompt action of Euro Star. They paid for another nights accomodation in the luxury Disney New Port Hotel. Well done!

Mr I Harding, Holmfirth, England

How can a Lorry fall over on a train? Why was this dangerous load allowed thru the tunnel. Questions should be asked and heads should now roll. The authorities should consider legal action against the tunnel operators if negligence is found to have contributed towards this disaster.

Fred Fullerton, Bletchley, UK

I am booked on a tunnel crossing on Sunday, so who knows, but I have already had an emaul from the operator telling me about what is going on...the fire is dealt with very well, no fatalities, seems like they are actually running a very good operation. But get sorted before Sunday!!

Fiona T Wardle, Berwick upon Tweed, UK

@ Simon, London, UK

On the ferry they push them off the edge dangerous loads must be on the deck out side on the edge where if any thing goes wrong they are pushed over, my dad used to deliver chemicals to france when i was a kid. I am sure they still do the same thing to day.

MR W Jones, Liverpool, England

Speaking as a former fire control expert, my guess is with the fire burning for so long, the tunnel will be damaged and closed for some months. It will be a financial disaster. Now they must redesign the freight shuttle trains to contain any fires that may break out!!! They should have last time.

Steve, Basel, Switzerland

Was there a lapse in security when screening for vehicle contents? Interesting that it should happen on the 7th anniversary of 9/11

Janusz Adamson, Stockbridge, UK

The answer to Peter in HK is yes. The remaining tunnel is open for trains in one direction only for an hour or two. When the last of these trains has passed through, traffic going the other direction is allowed through for a similar period.

Patrick Billingham, Steyning, UK

special trains or ferries should be affreted for these dangerous trucks, a shame for the rest of us who are delayed yet again

carole meunier-murphy, watford, uk

There are 3 tunnels/. Can they still operate with one tunnel down ?

Peter, HK, HK

Motorists cannot take a LPG fuelled car through the tunnel. Why are these highly flammable truckloads allowed in?

Brian, Cambridge,

Nice idea Mike. Obviously fires on ferries don't pose a threat to life and limb!

Simon, London, UK

Thank goodness there were no fatalities. I hope the repairs go swiftly and smoothly.

Joseph, New York City, USA

I'm booked on a train to Paris at 11.30am tomorrow. Can't wait.

mable, london, UK

If 3 out of 4 fires have been caused by trucks and this one was carrying styrene, would it not be sensible to ban all hazardous loads and let them travel by ferry?

Mike, Valencia, Spain

Newsflash. Fire in Tunnel continent isolated.

Dave, Lancashire, UK

Oh Noes! Europe is cut off!

Paul, Thatcham,

Considering the inherent dangers related to any long distance tunnel, it is excellent to see that the emergency procedures worked as planned and all the staff were clearly calm and efficient.

Jonathan Mills, Brighton,

Did the train stop in the tunnel or cary on? Damage to systems?

james, rovereto, italy