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One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 6 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers’ union, said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford …

Emergency services are currently responding to a major collision involving two passenger trains south of Bedford, England. The incident led to a complete suspension of rail services between Bedford and Luton. Authorities have reported serious… https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2068033360333828346

At least one person dead in train collision north of London, British ... Open this photo in gallery: Police at Progress Park in Bedford, England, where families will pick up loved ones, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided on Friday. Jordan Reynolds/The Associated Press Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account Two trains collided north of London on Friday, leaving at least one person dead, police said. Police said the accident took place at around 5:15 p.m. and involved two East Midlands Railway trains. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died,’’ police said in a statement. Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London, and photos posted on social media showed victims with bandages around their heads. The trains collided south of the town of Bedfordshire on lines connecting St. Pancras station in central London to communities in central England. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue crews responded to the incident, which was reported at 6:45 p.m. Emergency services did not immediately relea…

A crash between two East Midland Railway trains has occurred in Bedford, with emergency services responding to the scene. Fuente: BBC 🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn75z3nl048o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Trains Collide in UK, Killing at Least One and Injuring Others Police at Progress Park in Bedford, England, after two passenger trains collided on Friday.

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least one person and ... London:A collision between two trains about 100 kilometres north of London has killed at least one person and injured dozens, British Transport Police said. Emergency services were called about 5.15pm on Friday (UK time) to the line south of Bedford, where two East Midlands Railway trains were involved in the crash. Both trains were travelling south to London’s St Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford, according to information on rail tracking websites. Emergency services deployed resources to the scene including an air ambulance and hazardous incident team from the East of England Ambulance Service. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has, very sadly, died,” police said in a statement. “A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongside colleagues from Bedfordshire Police and the local fire and rescue and ambulance services.” A video posted on social media by one passenger showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with the carriages appearing to remain upright …

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 6 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers’ union, said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford …

Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Police at Progress Park in Bedford, where families will pick up loved ones who were travelling on crashed trains (Jordan Reynolds/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. Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway 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. Air ambulance helicopters are on the ground after the collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6. Serious injuries have reportedly been sustained by on-board staff…

Two East Midland Railway trains collided in Bedford, UK, with emergency services on site, highlighting potential railway safety concerns. Fuente: BBC 🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn75z3nl048o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Driver dead and dozens injured as trains collide near Bedford: Major ... ByJADA BAS, REPORTER Published:13:31 EDT, 19 June 2026|Updated:22:42 EDT, 19 June 2026 764 Viewcomments A train driver has died and 89 passengers were left with injuries, several of which are 'life-threatening',after a Luton Airport Express smashed into another stationary locomotive. The incident occurred around Kempston, between Luton and Bedford, at about 5.15pm on Friday, when the train bound for St Pancras ploughed into the back of an East Midlands Railway train that is believed to have come to a stop. It involved the 3.50pm service fromNottinghamto St Pancras International and the 4.40pm Corby to the majorLondonstation. A horrifying video taken at the scene moments after the crash shows passengers on board covered in blood and seriously injured. Images show several passengers wounded with swollen faces, bandaged heads and bruises. The collision between two passenger trains near Bedford killed one and has left 11 people with 'very serious' injuries, 22 with serious injuries and 56 with minor injuries, the East of England Ambulance Service said. Eddie Dempsey, the general secretary of the National…

Train driver killed and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said (Jamie Lashmar/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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. The incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) All patients with the most serious injuries have all now been taken to hospital. A further 56 people susta…

Two trains collide in England, several people injured — newspaper The British Transport Police confirmed the collision

A crash between two East Midland Railway trains has occurred in Bedford, with emergency services on the scene. Fuente: BBC 🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn75z3nl048o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Train driver dies and 89 people injured after two trains collide near Bedford. Eleven people suffer ‘very serious’ injuries, with emergency services still at the scene into the night. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

This sounds pretty grim. It's Elstow, just south of Bedford and presumably busy commuter trains. BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy... Two passenger trains collide near Bedford with major emergency response under way - follow live - BBC News

Two East Midlands trains collide near Bedford, k*lling one driver. Emergency services were called to the scene near Elstow and Bedford at around 5:15 PM after two East Midlands Railway trains collided. The driver of one train was k*lled; the family has been notified. (BBC News)

At least 1 killed, 89 injured after trains collide in England, British officials say At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said. British Transport Police said its officers responded to the collision in Bedford, a market town around 56 miles north of England's capital. East of England Ambulance Service said in a statement that at least one person died and 89 others were injured. Of those injured, 11 had "very serious injuries," 22 were "seriously injured" and 56 sustained minor injuries, the ambulance service said. The person killed was a railroad engineer of one of the involved trains, according to Eddie Dempsey, general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers, a union that represents public transportation workers in the U.K. "We are devastated to learn that a train driver and former RMT rep has tragically died as a result of today's crash between Luton and Bedford," Dempsey said in a statement posted to X. More than 20 ground ambulances, six air ambulances and specialized hazardous area response teams were called to the scene, the ambulance service said. Of…

Multiple injured after train crash near eastern England's Bedford Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford in eastern England on Friday, with multiple people reported injured and authorities declarin...

Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Police at Progress Park in Bedford, where families will pick up loved ones who were travelling on crashed trains (Jordan Reynolds/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. Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway 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. Air ambulance helicopters are on the ground after the collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6. Serious injuries have reportedly been sustained by on-board staff…

BREAKING 'Major incident' after reports two trains have collided near Bedford [north of London] Air ambulances have been sent to the scene, while Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue has warned people to avoid the area. Follow the latest on this breaking story. news.sky.com/story/emerge...

Train driver killed and dozens injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. 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. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed and 33 other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, British Transport Police said. A further 56 people sustained minor injuries. Network Rail, which manages Britain’s rail infrastructure, said its “absolute priority” was ensuring “everyone receives the care and support they need”. Most carriages of the two southbound trains remained on the tracks but at least one derailed. The two train…

UK: Two trains collide north of London, injuries reported According to media reports, the train collision occurred about 90 kilometers north of London, resulting in multiple injuries.

Injuries reported after two trains collide near Bedford <p>Lines closed between Luton and Bedford as emergency services attend scene</p><p>Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, authorities have said, with police and other emergency services at the scene.</p><p>The collision, which is reported to have caused injuries, has also caused major delays to the evening commute, with lines closed between Luton and Bedford, Thameslink said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/19/two-trains-collide-bedford">Continue reading...</a>

Two trains collide with 'serious injuries' reported after crash Two trains collide with 'serious injuries' reported after 'sudden' Bedford train crash A massive emergency response is underway after two passenger trains collided between Luton and Bedford News Kirstie McCrum Deputy Head of News, Live News Network 19:00, 19 Jun 2026 Updated 19:22, 19 Jun 2026 View Image Emergency services have rushed to thescene (Image: EMR) Two trains have collided this evening (Friday) with a major emergency response currently under way. Reports suggest there have been serious casualties following the incident between London St Pancras and Bedford, which is understood to have involved two passenger trains. ‌ Images of the aftermath appear to show two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains that are still on the tracks. At least one is a Luton Airport Express train and passengers could be seen gathering by the neighbouring fields. ‌ Bedford hospital was expecting at least 50 casualties to arrive and had ordered “all hands on deck”, The Times is reporting. Appeals have been sent for staff to come in to assist with the response. ‌ ThamesLink stated on its website: "The emergency services are dealin…

Emergency services respond to a collision of two trains north of London ... Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision Friday between two trains north of London and south of the town of Bedfordshire on lines connecting St. Pancras station in central London to communities in central England. 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) LONDON (AP) — Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed at least one person. A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5:15 p.m., according to …

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) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM PDT | UPDATED: June 19, 2026 at 4:14 PM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5:15 p.m., according to information on rail tracking websites. Emergency services deployed a number of resources to the scene including an air ambulance and hazardous incident team from the East of England Ambulance Service. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died,’’ police said in a statement. “A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongs…

Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Police at Progress Park in Bedford, where families will pick up loved ones who were travelling on crashed trains (Jordan Reynolds/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. Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway 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. Air ambulance helicopters are on the ground after the collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6. Serious injuries have reportedly been sustained by on-board staff…

Near the city of Bedford, a collision between two passenger trains occurred. As a result of the large-scale railway disaster, one person died, and another 89 passengers suffered injuries of varying severity. The police declared an emergency situation.

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 6 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers’ union, said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford …

Two trains collide north of London, multiple injuries reported <p>British Transport Police (BTP) said on Friday it was responding to reports of a collision involving two trains about 60 miles north of London, with media reports saying the major incident had resulted in multiple injuries.</p> <p>A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.</p> <p>The East of England Ambulance Service said it had sent multiple resources, including an air ambulance, to the collision on the railway south of Bedford, and urged people to avoid the area.</p> <p>Transport minister Heidi Alexander said in a post on X she was “deeply concerned” by reports of the collision.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/Heidi_Labour/status/2068033346219712839'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/Heidi_Labour/status/2068033346219712839"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> </figure> <p>Bedfordshire Fi…

A major emergency response is underway following a serious train collision in Bedfordshire, where two passenger trains reportedly crashed, leaving multiple people injured. forevereinmemory.today/train-collis...

Train driver killed and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said (Jamie Lashmar/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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. The incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) All patients with the most serious injuries have all now been taken to hospital. A further 56 people susta…

Two 'London-bound trains collide' with reports of multiple injuries News | London Two 'London-bound trains collide' with reports of multiple injuries and major disruption to services Multiple passengers are reported injured, after two trains collide on the line between Bedford and Luton Two ‘London-bound trains collided’ with reports of multiple injuries X Megan Howe , News Reporter | Nicholas Cecil , Chief Reporter @ nicholascecil 1 minute ago COMMENTS Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision between two London-bound trains on the line between Bedford and Luton. Multiple passengers are reported injured, with some covered in blood. Around 30 ambulances are said to have raced to the scene. Several air ambulances were also reported to have been despatched. All lines were closed between St Pancras and Bedford as crews deal with the emergency incident. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “We're responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area. “We'll share more information as soon as possible.” The East of England Ambulance Service has sent "a number of resources" to the scene, including an air ambulance, a spokesperson sai…

Bedford 'train crash' live updates as 'trains collide just outside London' Two trains have reportedly crashed into one another this evening (Friday, June 19). The services are believed to have collided between Luton and Bedford, just north of London. There is a reported large emergency services presence at the scene. According to East Midlands Trains and National Rail, trains through the area cannot currently run. Show more National Rail said: "Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Luton and Bedford. Whilst they carry out their work, all lines are closed. As a result, trains between London St Pancras International and Bedford / Leicester may be cancelled or revised. "This is expected until the end of the day." National Rail has been contacted for comment. Follow our live updates below. Updates Available 19:50 Kirstie McCrum 'Let the emergency services do their work' Transport Salaried Staffs Association General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust said: “Safety on our railways is always our number one priority and it’s devastating to hear of the collision of these two East Midlands Railway trains. “It’s vital now to let the emergency services do their work. The thoughts …

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Train driver killed and dozens injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. 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. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed and 33 other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, British Transport Police said. A further 56 people sustained minor injuries. Network Rail, which manages Britain’s rail infrastructure, said its “absolute priority” was ensuring “everyone receives the care and support they need”. Most carriages of the two southbound trains remained on the tracks but at least one derailed. The two train…

1 dead, multiple people injured after 2 passenger trains collide in ... The crash occurred in the Bedford area, according to British Transport Police. One person has died andmultiple people were injured after two passenger trains collided in England, authorities said. The collision occurred Friday evening in the Bedford area, north of London, according to British Transport Police. "We've declared a major incident and a significant emergency service response is ongoing," British Transport Police Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said in a statement, adding that police are "working at pace to establish exactly what's happened." The collision involved two East Midlands Railway passenger trains, according to UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. "I'm grateful to emergency services who are on the scene, attending to those affected," Alexander said in astatementon social media. "We're working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to support passengers." An East Midlands Railway spokesperson said a train traveling from Corby to London was involved in a collision south of Bedford with a train traveling from Nottingham to London. "We are currently on the scene and wo…

Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, resulting in a major incident declaration. Emergency services are currently managing the aftermath while investigations into the cause are underway.

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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) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM PDT | UPDATED: June 19, 2026 at 4:14 PM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5:15 p.m., according to information on rail tracking websites. Emergency services deployed a number of resources to the scene including an air ambulance and hazardous incident team from the East of England Ambulance Service. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died,’’ police said in a statement. “A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongs…

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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) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM PDT | UPDATED: June 19, 2026 at 4:14 PM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5:15 p.m., according to information on rail tracking websites. Emergency services deployed a number of resources to the scene including an air ambulance and hazardous incident team from the East of England Ambulance Service. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died,’’ police said in a statement. “A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongs…

Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Police at Progress Park in Bedford, where families will pick up loved ones who were travelling on crashed trains (Jordan Reynolds/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. Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway 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. Air ambulance helicopters are on the ground after the collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6. Serious injuries have reportedly been sustained by on-board staff…

Train driver killed and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said (Jamie Lashmar/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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. The incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) All patients with the most serious injuries have all now been taken to hospital. A further 56 people susta…

Two-train crash leaves victims bloodied as emergency crews rush to chaotic scene: report Two trains crashed into each other near Bedford, England, with sources telling The Telegraph the driver was on the phone discussing a safety issue.

Fatal Incident in the UK: A Corby-bound train ran into the back of a Nottingham-bound EMR train just south of Bedford near the Elstow interchange. Emergency services have declared a major incident, confirming one fatality and dozens of injuries.

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Injuries reported after two trains collide near Bedford | Bedfordshire https://www.europesays.com/britain/66643/ Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, authorities have said, with police and other emergency services at…

Train driver killed and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said (Jamie Lashmar/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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. The incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) All patients with the most serious injuries have all now been taken to hospital. A further 56 people susta…

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) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM PDT | UPDATED: June 19, 2026 at 4:14 PM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5:15 p.m., according to information on rail tracking websites. Emergency services deployed a number of resources to the scene including an air ambulance and hazardous incident team from the East of England Ambulance Service. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died,’’ police said in a statement. “A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongs…

Two Trains Collide Near Bedford, England | Newsradio 600 KOGO Photo : Christopher Furlong / Getty Images News / Getty Images Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, England, on Friday (June 19), resulting in serious injuries for some passengers, as reported by The Telegraph . Videos from the scene show the trains severely damaged, though the cause of the collision remains unknown at this time. Emergency services quickly responded to the crash site, working to assist the injured and secure the area. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has been notified and will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Past incidents investigated by the RAIB, such as a near miss involving workers in a Surrey railway tunnel and a derailment in Darlington, highlight the importance of identifying and rectifying planning errors and equipment failures. The current situation near Bedford is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to operate efficiently.

Watch: Video shows aftermath of train collision north of London A major train collision north of London on Friday left numerous passengers injured, with some describing a "big bang" and "bomb explosion" impact. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene south of Bedford. Reports indicate potential for up to 50 casualties, with witnesses detailing severe injuries and widespread distress. Rail unions are closely monitoring the developing situation.

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One train driver killed and 28 people hospitalized, nine critically, after two trains collided on the same track near Bedford, UK. Emergency services responded to the incident yesterday afternoon. #traincrash #News

Train driver killed and dozens injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. 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. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed and 33 other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, British Transport Police said. A further 56 people sustained minor injuries. Network Rail, which manages Britain’s rail infrastructure, said its “absolute priority” was ensuring “everyone receives the care and support they need”. Most carriages of the two southbound trains remained on the tracks but at least one derailed. The two train…

What we know so far about Bedford train crash Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn75z3nl048o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 6 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers’ union, said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford …

Two trains collide north of the UK's London, injuries feared East Midlands Railway said in a statement that emergency services were dealing with the incident between London's St Pancras and Leicester.

What’s happened Two EMR services collided in the Bedford area late this afternoon / early evening, between Luton & Bedford, around 5–5.15 pm local time. British Transport Police & local emergency services are on scene, treating it as a major incident with a “number of people” injured.

Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Police at Progress Park in Bedford, where families will pick up loved ones who were travelling on crashed trains (Jordan Reynolds/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. Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway 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. Air ambulance helicopters are on the ground after the collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6. Serious injuries have reportedly been sustained by on-board staff…

Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Police at Progress Park in Bedford, where families will pick up loved ones who were travelling on crashed trains (Jordan Reynolds/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. Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway 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. Air ambulance helicopters are on the ground after the collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6. Serious injuries have reportedly been sustained by on-board staff…

Two trains collide north of London, multiple injuries reported AP Two trains collide north of London, multiple injuries reported (Representative image) London: British Transport Police said on Friday it was responding to reports of a collision involving ‌two trains about ⁠60 ⁠miles north of London, with media reports saying the major incident had resulted in multiple injuries. A video posted ​on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with ​the back of another, with both ⁠still on ‌the tracks. The East of England ​Ambulance ​Service said it had sent multiple resources, ⁠including an air ambulance, to the ​collision on the railway south of Bedford, ​and urged people to avoid the area. Also read: London Tube strike causes major travel disruption across city Transport minister Heidi Alexander said in a post on X she was "deeply concerned" by reports of the collision. Live Events Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said ‌crews were at an incident on the railway just south of Bedford and ​also called ​on the public ⁠to steer clear. Train operator East Midlands Railway said it was unable to run services in or out ​of London for the rest of the day, whil…

Two trains collided near Bedford, causing significant casualties. Passengers onboard described a terrifying experience, with injuries ranging from minor to severe, and one confirmed fatality. Emergency services were quickly on the scene.

🚨🇬🇧 BREAKING: Passenger Trains Collide Near London Area — Multiple Serious Injuries Reported A major emergency response is underway after two passenger trains reportedly collided near Bedford, England.. #UK #breakingnews #london #Bedford

Passengers injured after two trains crash in Bedford as major incident ... Serious injuries feared as two trains collide near Bedford in 'major incident' Emergency services, including the air ambulance, are at the scene near Bedford as the latest on injuries is unknown 19 Jun 2026, 18:42 | Updated: 8m ago Share Facebook WhatsApp Email Link Copied Link CheckCircle Footage on social media shows the aftermath of the collision between the two trains. Picture: X @RapidReport2025 By Jacob Paul Passengers are feared seriously injured after two trains collided in the Bedford area. Listen to this article Loading audio... British Transport Police said they are responding to reports of a “collision involving two trains” in the Bedford area. Over 30 emergency service vehicles and an air ambulance responded following the crash. That includes at least five air ambulances which arrived and then left. Firefighters are also at the scene, and the service has urged people to avoid the area. Bedford hospital is reportedly expecting at least 50 casualties to arrive and had ordered “all hands on deck”. Staff were also warned that fatalities could be expected. Read more: Woman, 18, dies after being hit…

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 6 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers’ union, said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford …

Near the city of Bedford, a collision between two passenger trains occurred. As a result of the large-scale railway disaster, one person died, and another 89 passengers suffered injuries of varying severity. The police declared an emergency situation.

Two trains crash near UK town - serious injuries reported Comments News Tannur Anders UK & World News Reporter , Patrick Hill Senior News Reporter and Tim Hanlon News Reporter Updated 05:50, 20 Jun 2026 A train driver has died and 89 people have been left injured after a two-train smash between Bedford and Luton. Eleven people suffered "very serious" injuries and 22 were seriously injured when the two passenger trains crashed into each other. A further 56 people sustained minor injuries. British Transport Police said that one person died in the collision. The deceased has been confirmed as one of the train drivers, Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers' union confirmed. The crash happened at around 5.15pm and all lines are blocked between Luton and Bedford have been blocked as emergency services swarm the area to deal with the aftermath. Passengers reported hearing a "huge bang" before the sudden crash which left passengers bloodied. Did you witness the crash or were you on board? Email livenews@reachplc.com ‌ New Updates National Rail tells passengers to expect disruptions on Saturday View Post Train driver dies from crash View Post 89 people injured in crash w…

Train driver killed and dozens injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. 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. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed and 33 other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, British Transport Police said. A further 56 people sustained minor injuries. Network Rail, which manages Britain’s rail infrastructure, said its “absolute priority” was ensuring “everyone receives the care and support they need”. Most carriages of the two southbound trains remained on the tracks but at least one derailed. The two train…

Train driver killed and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said (Jamie Lashmar/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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. The incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) All patients with the most serious injuries have all now been taken to hospital. A further 56 people susta…

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Two East Midland Railway trains collided near Bedford, resulting in a driver's death and dozens of injuries. Emergency services responded to a major incident shortly after 17:00 BST. Stated Judgement: (-1.0, -1.0) — Greater Evil

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 4 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. One person was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. All patients with the most serious injuries have all now been taken to hospital. A further 56 people sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene or in hospital. Emergency vehicles on Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Most c…

Train driver killed and dozens injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. 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. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. A train driver was killed and 33 other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, British Transport Police said. A further 56 people sustained minor injuries. Network Rail, which manages Britain’s rail infrastructure, said its “absolute priority” was ensuring “everyone receives the care and support they need”. Most carriages of the two southbound trains remained on the tracks but at least one derailed. The two train…

One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London.

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 6 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers’ union, said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford …

One dead and dozens injured after passenger trains collide north of London One person was killed and dozens were injured, including 11 seriously, after two London-bound passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday. Emergency services mounted a major response, deploying air ambulances as investigators began examining the cause of one of Britain's most serious rail incidents in recent years.

2 trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed at least one person. A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travellers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were travelling south to London St Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5.15pm, according to information on rail tracking websites. Emergency services deployed a number of resources to...

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Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Police at Progress Park in Bedford, where families will pick up loved ones who were travelling on crashed trains (Jordan Reynolds/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. Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway 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. Air ambulance helicopters are on the ground after the collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6. Serious injuries have reportedly been sustained by on-board staff…

2 #trains have #collided in #Bedford area with police and other #emergency services at the scene The #collision which is reported to have caused injuries, has also caused major delays to the evening commute, with lines closed between #Luton and Bedford. Guardian 📸 X @speedacer

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and ... Add NBC News to Google 1 person killed, dozens injured after two trains collide north of London 01:48 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT / Source : The Associated Press By The Associated Press LONDON — Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday that killed at least one person and injured dozens. A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5:15 p.m., according to information on rail tracking websites. Emergency services deployed a number of resources to the scene including an air ambulance and hazardous incident team from the East of England Ambulance Service. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died,’’ police said in a statement. “A major incident has been declared, and offic…

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 6 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. A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, an ambulance service said. Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services, with one smashing into the back of the other on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. A passenger on board one of the trains reported being “flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke”. One person died, 11 suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured, East of England Ambulance Service said. Emergency vehicles in Ampthill Road in Bedford (Jordan Reynolds/PA) Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef the train drivers’ union, said: “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of the driver who died in the crash near Bedford …