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Witness recalls being 'flung' into chair as trains collided near Bedford Leer en Español A witness described how people were “picked up and shaken like dice” following a train crash that killed a driver and injured more than 80 people near Bedford on Friday. Paramedics said one person died, 11 people suffered “very serious” injuries while 22 suffered “serious” injuries, and a further 56 were hurt during the collision at around 5.15pm. Hospitals in the area declared a major incident as members of the public were urged to stay away from A&E departments unless they had a “genuine emergency” to allow doctors to respond. The two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services involved were the 4.40pm from Corby to London St Pancras and the 3.50pm Nottingham to London St Pancras, the rail operator said. Aerial footage of the aftermath showed two damaged trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. A long line of emergency vehicles could also be seen on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers gathered in the neighbouring field. open image in gallery Emergency service workers gather at the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford ( Reuters ) Eyewitness,…

Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Police at the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford, Britain, June 20, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe Published Jun 20, 2026, 08:20 PM Updated Jun 20, 2026, 08:20 PM LONDON, June 20 - Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 60 miles (100 km) north of London, in which the driver of one of the services was killed. Two passenger trains bound for London collided at around 5.15 p.m. local time (1615 GMT) on Friday. The driver of one of the trains died at the scene. Providing an update on those injured in the crash on Saturday, British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi said more than 80 people had received hospital treatment on Friday night. "As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital, and nine are in a critical condition," she said. Investigators were working to establish what caused the accident, D'Orsi added. A video posted on social media by one of the passengers on Friday showed what appeared to be the damag…

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured. The collision, which killed a train driver and left nine in a critical condition in hospital, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains – with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. British Transport Police said more than 80 people were treated in hospital on Friday night, and as of Saturday morning 28 remained in hospital. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. Of the 100 victims, 11 people were very seriously injured, a further 32 were seriously hur…

Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash LONDON (June 20): Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 60 miles (100km) north of London, in which the driver of one of the services was killed. Two passenger trains bound for London collided at around 5.15pm local time (1615 GMT) on Friday. The driver of one of the trains died at the scene. Providing an update on those injured in the crash on Saturday, British transport police chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi said more than 80 people had received hospital treatment on Friday night. "As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital, and nine are in a critical condition," she said. Investigators were working to establish what caused the accident, D'Orsi added. A video posted on social media by one of the passengers on Friday showed what appeared to be the damaged front of one train entangled with the back of another, with the carriages remaining upright. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as a "devastating incident" in a post on X. King Charles' Buckingham Palace also issued a statement, saying: "His Majesty is greatly saddened by the rail crash in Bedford…

UK police probe cause of train collision that killed driver and left 9 ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LONDON (AP) — Nine people were in critical condition on Saturday after a collision between two passenger trains in central England the night before killed the driver of one of the locomotives, police said. British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi said more than 80 people were treated in hospitals after the crash late Friday afternoon, and 28 remained hospitalized a day later. Buckingham Palace said King Charles III “is greatly saddened” by the crash. It said “his thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident." Police and accident investigators are working to understand why a commuter train bound for London’s St. Pancras Station slammed into the back of another train headed for the same destination on Friday afternoon. Photos and videos posted on social media showed dozens of people, some with bandages but also many who appeared uninjured, standing and sit…

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured. The collision, which killed a train driver and left nine in a critical condition in hospital, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains – with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. British Transport Police said more than 80 people were treated in hospital on Friday night, and as of Saturday morning 28 remained in hospital. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. Of the 100 victims, 11 people were very seriously injured, a further 32 were seriously hur…

Nine people in critical condition following Bedford train crash which ... Two East Midlands Railway services collided yesterday afternoon Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. The crash, which killed a train driver, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm yesterday (Friday 19th June 2026) Speaking at a press conference near the scene today (Saturday 20th June 2026), British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said: “Tragically, the driver of one of the trains died in the collision. “His family have been informed and our deepest condolences are with them, his friends, and his colleagues at East Midlands Railway. “The driver’s family, as you would expect, are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time. “Over 80 people were treated at hospital last night. “As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital, and nine are in a critical condition.” The two trains involved were the 4.40pm departure from Corby and the 3.50pm departure from Nottingham, both to London St Panc…

'Thought it was terrorist explosion': London train crash passengers ... Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. 'Thought it was terrorist explosion': London train crash passengers 'had broken legs, could not speak'; driver dead World 3 min. Read ‘Thought it was terrorist explosion’: London train crash passengers ‘had broken legs, could not speak’; driver dead By CurrentIndia.com June 20, 2026 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Survivors recall horror after London train collision kills driver, injures 89 (Images/AP and X) Survivors recalled scenes of panic and devastation after two passenger trains collided near Bedford, north of London on Friday, killing a train driver and injuring over 80 people.Describing the moments after the crash, passenger Dr Pete Knapp told Press Association: “There was a moment of being flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke. People were crying, screaming, people were so scared and confused.”The collision occurred at around 5.15pm local time between Bedford and Luton as both trains were travelling south towards London St Pancras station. …

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured. The collision, which killed a train driver and left nine in a critical condition in hospital, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains – with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. British Transport Police said more than 80 people were treated in hospital on Friday night, and as of Saturday morning 28 remained in hospital. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. Of the 100 victims, 11 people were very seriously injured, a further 32 were seriously hur…

Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash <p>Nine people remain in a critical condition following a <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009281">train crash</a> on Friday near Bedford, about 100 kilometres north of London, in which the driver of one of the services was killed.</p> <p>Two passenger trains bound for London collided at around 5:15pm local time (9:15pm PKT) on Friday. The driver of one of the trains <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009376/one-killed-as-two-trains-collide-in-britain">died</a> at the scene.</p> <p>Peter Knapp, a doctor who said on a social media site he was on board one of the trains, described a “sudden crash” with one carriage off the rails and said he had sustained minor injuries. <em>Sky News</em> cited him as telling the <em>Press Association</em> that some passengers were unable to speak and had injuries, including broken legs.</p> <p>Providing an update on those injured in the crash on Saturday, British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said more than 80 people had received hospital treatment on Friday night.</p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-full media-- ' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/pr…

One dead, number of others injured in UK train collision - RTÉ Updated / Saturday, 20 Jun 2026 08:55 The collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6 A train driver has died and a number of others were injured after two passenger trains collided in the Bedford area, north of London. Eighty-nine other people were injured, 11 of whom were seriously injured. Patients with the most serious injuries were taken from the scene to hospital. The crash happened at around 5.15pm yesterday and a major incident was declared by British Transport Police. In a statement, the force said that the collision involved two East Midlands Railway trains. Most carriages of the two southbound trains remained on the tracks but at least one derailed. Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "We've declared a major incident and a significant emergency service response is ongoing. "We're working at pace to establish exactly what's happened and will provide further information as soon as we are able to." The East of England Ambulance Service said that a large number of resources were sent to the scene, including more than 20 ambulances, six air ambulances and specialist h…

Bedford train crash RECAP: Major update after driver killed and dozens ... Bedford: Passengers on the tracks after trains collide Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, British Transport Police (BTP) have said, and one person has sadly died. The deceased has been confirmed as one of the train drivers, Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef, said. The trains involved were the 4.40pm East Midlands Railway service from Corby to London St Pancras and the 3.50pm Nottingham to London St Pancras service. The collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6 at around 5.15pm on Friday. Deputy chief paramedic Paul Gates said on Saturday: "Tragically, one person sadly died at scene. Eleven people sustained very serious injuries, and a further 32 serious injuries. A further 56 others also suffered minor injuries." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Survivors have spoken of scenes of broken limbs and bloodied faces in the aftermath of the devastating crash. Passenger Peter Knapp told BBC News he saw "bloodied faces" and "smoke everywhere" and recalled people "crying, screaming". He said: "There was a moment of being flung into the chair in front, an…

UK train collision kills driver and leaves 9 people critically injured ... Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided on Friday June 19, 2026. (Jamie Lashmar/PA via AP) Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided on Friday June 19, 2026. (Jamie Lashmar/PA via AP) A train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, Saturday June 20, 2026, after two trains traveling south to London St. Pancras station collided outside the town of Bedford on Friday (Chris Radburn/PA via AP) Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided on Friday June 19, 2026. (Jamie Lashmar/PA via AP) LONDON (AP) — Nine people were in critical condition on Saturday after acollision between two passenger trainsin central England the night before killed the driver of one of the locomotives, police said. Briti…

'Thought it was terrorist explosion': London train crash survivors 'had broken legs', recalls horror A tragic train collision near Bedford claimed the life of a driver and left over 80 injured, with survivors recounting scenes of panic and devastation. Passengers described being violently thrown, witnessing smoke, and hearing screams as emergency services rushed to the site. The incident involved two East Midlands Railway services heading towards London St Pancras, leading to a complete suspension of services.

Passenger of Bedford crash says 90% of people on his carriage were injured <p>Teacher Brett Byatt was onboard crash which kills driver, injures 89 people and leaves 33 needing hospital treatment</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/19/two-trains-collide-bedford">Two trains collide near Bedford</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>A survivor of the Bedford train crash has told how bodies were flung across the carriages, leaving people with broken bones and deep wounds after the rush hour collision on Friday night.</p><p>Brett Byatt, a teacher from Bedford, was onboard the East Midlands railway (EMR) service which rammed into another slower travelling train resulting in a crash which killed the driver, left 89 with injuries and 33 needing urgent hospital treatment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/20/bedford-train-crash-passenger-carriage-injured-hospital-treatment">Continue reading...</a>

Bedford train crash latest: Collision was 'tragic isolated incident ... Bedford train crash: Police confirm nine in critical condition The Bedford train crash was a “tragic, isolated incident” Network Rail has said, following early investigations into its cause. Authorities are still probing the fatal crash, in which a train driver died and 100 were injured Luton Airport Express train collided into the back of another East Midlands Railway train on Friday. “While investigations are still at an early stage, current indications are that this was a tragic, isolated incident,” said Ellie Burrows, Network Rail Eastern regional managing director. The railway where the crash happened will be closed until June 28 while a “complex” recovery operation takes place, she added. The closure of the line between Bedford and London St Pancras means there will be no Greater Thameslink Railway services north of Luton and no East Midlands services south of Bedford. Nine people remained in a critical condition as of Saturday afternoon, after the collision on the same line at around 5pm the day before. The East of England Ambulance Service said 11 people sustained very serious injuries, 32 were serious…

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured. The collision, which killed a train driver and left nine in a critical condition in hospital, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains – with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. British Transport Police said more than 80 people were treated in hospital on Friday night, and as of Saturday morning 28 remained in hospital. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. Of the 100 victims, 11 people were very seriously injured, a further 32 were seriously hur…

Bedford Train Crash: Nine people remain in a critical condition Bedford Train Crash: Nine people remain in a critical condition By Steve Sims Published 20th Jun 2026, 13:37 BST Updated 20th Jun 2026, 14:27 BST Emergency services have confirmed that nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital today (Saturday) following the collision between two trains near Bedford yesterday afternoon which saw the driver of one of the trains tragically killed. Giving an update to the media this afternoon at the cordon in Manor Road/ Ampthill Road following the accident which happened at around 5.12pm just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6, British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said the driver’s family was being supported by specially trained officers. Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Thanking the response of the ambulance service and the NHS , she said: “Over 80 people were treated at hospital last night. As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital and nine are in a critical condition.” Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She added: “There will of course be a lot of questions to what exactly happened last night. I would really like to reassure everyo…

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured. The collision, which killed a train driver and left nine in a critical condition in hospital, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains – with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. British Transport Police said more than 80 people were treated in hospital on Friday night, and as of Saturday morning 28 remained in hospital. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. Of the 100 victims, 11 people were very seriously injured, a further 32 were seriously hur…

King ‘greatly saddened’ after train driver killed and dozens injured after crash By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King is “greatly saddened” by a rail crash in which a train driver was killed and dozens of others seriously injured, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The crash involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, when one smashed into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday near Bedford. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. On Saturday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty is greatly saddened by the rail crash in Bedford yesterday evening and is being kept regularly updated on developments. “His thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident.” A train driver was killed and 33 other people were…

King ‘greatly saddened’ after train driver killed and dozens injured after crash By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King is “greatly saddened” by a rail crash in which a train driver was killed and dozens of others seriously injured, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The crash involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, when one smashed into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday near Bedford. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. On Saturday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty is greatly saddened by the rail crash in Bedford yesterday evening and is being kept regularly updated on developments. “His thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident.” A train driver was killed and 33 other people were…

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured. The collision, which killed a train driver and left nine in a critical condition in hospital, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains – with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. British Transport Police said more than 80 people were treated in hospital on Friday night, and as of Saturday morning 28 remained in hospital. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. Of the 100 victims, 11 people were very seriously injured, a further 32 were seriously hur…

Bedford Train Crash Disruption to Continue Until Thursday Bedford Train Crash Disruption to Continue Until Thursday Network Rail warns disruptions between London and Bedford will last until Thursday after a fatal train crash killed one driver and injured about 100 passengers. 2 hour ago · 3 min read Share Ongoing Disruption Following Fatal Bedford Train Collision Network Rail has announced that service disruptions between London and Bedford are expected to persist until Thursday after a fatal train collision, which it characterized as a "tragic, isolated incident." The collision occurred near Bedford at approximately 17:15 BST on Friday, involving two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services bound for London St Pancras. The accident resulted in the death of a train driver and injuries to around 100 passengers. Authorities reported that 28 individuals remain hospitalized, with nine in critical condition. Service Suspensions and Adjustments EMR services to and from London St Pancras were suspended throughout the weekend. Thameslink has advised passengers to travel only if essential during this period. EMR stated that pre-planned engineering work had already led to the closure of all lin…

King ‘greatly saddened’ after train driver killed and dozens injured after crash By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King is “greatly saddened” by a rail crash in which a train driver was killed and dozens of others seriously injured, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The crash involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, when one smashed into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday near Bedford. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. On Saturday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty is greatly saddened by the rail crash in Bedford yesterday evening and is being kept regularly updated on developments. “His thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident.” A train driver was killed and 33 other people were…

28 in hospital, nine in a critical condition, after train collision By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. The crash, which killed a train driver, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. Speaking at a press conference near the scene on Saturday, British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said: “Tragically, the driver of one of the trains died in the collision. “His family have been informed and our deepest condolences are with them, his friends, and his colleagues at East Midlands Railway. “The driver’s family, as you would expect, are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time. “Over 80 people were treated at hospital last night. “As of this m…

Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided on Friday June 19, 2026. – AP LONDON (Reuters): Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 100km north of London, in which the driver of one of the services was killed. Two passenger trains bound for London collided at around 5.15pm on Friday (June 19). The driver of one of the trains died at the scene. Providing an update on those injured in the crash on Saturday, British transport police Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi said more than 80 people had received hospital treatment on Friday night. "As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital and nine are in a critical condition," she said. Investigators were working to establish what caused the accident, D'Orsi added. A video posted on social media by one of the passengers on Friday showed what appeared to be the damaged front of one train entangled with the back of another, with the carriages remaining upright. Prime Minister Keir Starmer d…

King ‘greatly saddened’ after train driver killed and dozens injured after crash By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King is “greatly saddened” by a rail crash in which a train driver was killed and dozens of others seriously injured, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The crash involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, when one smashed into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday near Bedford. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. On Saturday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty is greatly saddened by the rail crash in Bedford yesterday evening and is being kept regularly updated on developments. “His thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident.” A train driver was killed and 33 other people were…

Bedford train crash: Nine people still critical after accident ... Bedford train crash: Nine people still critical after accident involving Corby train By Neil Burkett Published 20th Jun 2026, 15:18 BST Emergency services have confirmed that nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital today (Saturday) following the collision between two trains near Bedford yesterday afternoon which killed one of the drivers. British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said the family of the driver of the Corby train was being supported by specially trained officers. She was giving an update to the media this afternoon at the cordon following the accident which happened just after 5.10pm south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6, Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Thanking the response of the ambulance service and the NHS , she said: “Over 80 people were treated at hospital last night. Rapid Relief Team (RRT) “As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital and nine are in a critical condition.” Advertisement Hide Ad Read More King sends sympathies to train crash families after it's revealed NNC gold comma... She added: “There will of course be a lot of ques…

28 in hospital, nine in a critical condition, after train collision By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. The crash, which killed a train driver, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. Speaking at a press conference near the scene on Saturday, British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said: “Tragically, the driver of one of the trains died in the collision. “His family have been informed and our deepest condolences are with them, his friends, and his colleagues at East Midlands Railway. “The driver’s family, as you would expect, are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time. “Over 80 people were treated at hospital last night. “As of this m…

King ‘greatly saddened’ after train driver killed and dozens injured after crash By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King is “greatly saddened” by a rail crash in which a train driver was killed and dozens of others seriously injured, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The crash involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, when one smashed into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday near Bedford. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. On Saturday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty is greatly saddened by the rail crash in Bedford yesterday evening and is being kept regularly updated on developments. “His thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident.” A train driver was killed and 33 other people were…

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured. The collision, which killed a train driver and left nine in a critical condition in hospital, involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains – with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. British Transport Police said more than 80 people were treated in hospital on Friday night, and as of Saturday morning 28 remained in hospital. Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said. Of the 100 victims, 11 people were very seriously injured, a further 32 were seriously hur…