Bedford train crash: What we we know so far as police confirm at least one dead

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1. 1h ago

   Driver killed and dozens injured in Bedford train collision

   A train driver died after two passenger trains collided near Kempston on Friday at 17:15 BST. Emergency services reported 89 injuries, with 33 people seriously hurt. The crash involved a Luton Airport Express and an East Midlands Railway train.

   What's confirmed:

   • A train driver died in the collision.
   • The crash occurred at approximately 17:15 BST on Friday, 19 June 2026.
   • The incident took place near Kempston between Luton and Bedford.
   • 89 people were injured in the crash.
   • Two East Midlands Railway trains were involved.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A signal fault caused the crash.
   • The collision involved the 3.50pm Nottingham to St Pancras and 4.40pm Corby services.
   • The line was recently upgraded but not fully digitised.
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2. 2d ago

   One dead and 100 injured after passenger trains collide near Bedford

   Two passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, killing a driver and injuring approximately 100 people. Emergency services declared a major incident, and nine individuals remain in critical condition. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

   What's confirmed:

   • Two passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening.
   • A train driver was killed in the collision.
   • Nine people are in critical condition.
   • The crash involved the 16:40 train from Corby and the 15:50 service from Nottingham.
   • The collision was between two East Midlands Railways services.
   • Emergency services declared the crash a major incident.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • 90% of people on one passenger's carriage were injured.
   • More than 80 people were injured during rush hour.
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