A train crash occurred near Bedford on Friday at approximately 5:15pm local time, involving two East Midlands Railway trains, according to corroborated reports. More than 80 people received hospital treatment following the crash. The Guardian reported that 89 people were injured, while other sources confirmed more than 80 received hospital treatment; the difference may reflect varying definitions of injury and treatment. The Guardian also reported that 33 people needed urgent hospital treatment, while Gdelt reported that 28 people remained in hospital as of Saturday morning. Paramedics reported 11 very serious and 22 serious injuries, according to independent.co.uk, while Gdelt reported that nine people remained in critical condition after the crash. The two trains involved were the 4:40pm service from Corby to London St Pancras and the 3:50pm service from Nottingham to London St Pancras, according to independent.co.uk. Aerial footage showed two damaged trains with most carriages on the tracks and at least one shunted off, also according to independent.co.uk. The driver of one of the trains was killed in the crash, as reported by independent.co.uk. Emergency services urged the public to avoid A&E departments unless facing a genuine emergency, and rail services on the line were completely suspended after the crash, according to independent.co.uk and Times of India. Passengers sustained injuries including broken bones and deep wounds in the crash.