Driver dead and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident

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1. 1d ago

   One Driver Dead and 89 Injured in Bedford Train Collision

   A train driver died and 89 people were injured when two trains collided near Bedford on Friday, June 19. Emergency services declared a major incident after a service smashed into the back of another stationary train. Nine people remained in critical condition as of Saturday morning.

   What's confirmed:

   • A train driver was killed in the collision.
   • The crash occurred around 5:15pm on Friday, June 19, 2026.
   • A total of 89 people were injured.
   • Thirty-three people suffered serious injuries.
   • Fifty-six people suffered minor injuries.
   • Nine people were in critical condition on Saturday morning.
   • The accident happened near Kempston between Luton and Bedford.
   • The incident involved East Midlands Railway services.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A Luton Airport Express service smashed into a stationary locomotive.
   • The crash involved the 3:50pm service from Nottingham and the 4:40pm service from Corby.
   • Technical faults were blamed for the crash.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Bedford Train Collision Declared Major Incident

   Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, north of London. The crash resulted in at least one death and numerous injuries. Emergency services have declared the site a major incident.

   What's confirmed:

   • Two passenger trains collided near Bedford.
   • The collision occurred north of London.
   • At least 1 person died in the crash.
   • The incident was declared a major incident.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A driver is dead.
   • 33 people were seriously injured.
   • 89 people were injured.
   confidence 80%