One dead and several injured after two East Midlands Railway trains collide near Bedford
A collision between two passenger trains in the Bedford area of England killed one person and injured multiple others, prompting a major emergency response.
A major incident was declared on Friday evening after two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided south of Bedford, north of London. British Transport Police reported one fatality and several injuries, and emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said police are "working at pace to establish exactly what's happened." UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed gratitude to the emergency crews and said the government is coordinating with the rail industry and local partners to assist passengers.
The collision involved a Corby-to-London service and a Nottingham-to-London service. An East Midlands Railway spokesperson confirmed that staff are on site and cooperating with Network Rail to support the emergency response. The railway announced that it will suspend services in and out of London for the remainder of the day and urged customers to seek alternative routes.
The investigation is ongoing.
