Investigation underway following collision of two trains in Bedford
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A collision between two East Midlands Railways services in Bedford has resulted in one fatality and 89 injuries. Investigations into the cause of the crash are currently ongoing.
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An investigation is underway following a collision between two East Midlands Railways services in Bedford. Reports from The Independent confirm that the crash resulted in the death of a train driver and left 89 passengers injured.
The incident involved what were identified by The Mirror as two East Midlands Trains services. Images captured at the scene by passengers showed the trains after they had collided on the tracks.
Authorities are currently working to establish the cause of the collision. While the number of injured individuals has been confirmed, specific details regarding the circumstances and technical causes of the impact remain under investigation as the inquiry continues.