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Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured in Bedford train crash

Two passenger trains collided south of Bedford on Friday afternoon. The crash killed one driver and left 33 people seriously injured.

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The number of serious injuries is now specified as 33.

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  1. Bedford Train Collision Leaves Driver Dead and 33 Seriously Injured

    Two passenger trains collided south of Bedford on Friday afternoon. The crash killed one driver and left 33 people seriously injured.

    What's confirmed:

    • Two passenger trains collided near Bedford.
    • One train driver died in the collision.
    • 33 people were seriously injured.
    confidence 100%

  2. Nine critical after Luton Airport Express hits stationary train near Bedford

    A train driver died after a Luton Airport Express service collided with a stationary East Midlands Railway train on Friday at 5:15pm. At least 89 people were injured, with nine currently in critical condition. Twenty-eight people remained in the hospital as of Saturday morning.

    What's confirmed:

    • A train driver died in the collision.
    • The crash occurred at approximately 5:15pm on Friday near Kempston between Luton and Bedford.
    • A Luton Airport Express service hit a stationary East Midlands Railway train.
    • At least 89 people were injured in the crash.
    • Nine people were in critical condition as of Saturday morning.
    • Twenty-eight people remained in hospital on Saturday.
    • The incident involved the 3:50pm service from Nottingham to St Pancras International and the 4:40pm service from Corby.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Technical faults were blamed for the crash.
    • 33 people were seriously injured, consisting of 11 very serious and 22 serious injuries.
    confidence 90%

  3. Driver Killed and 33 Seriously Injured in Bedford Train Collision

    Two passenger trains collided near Bedford in a crash now declared a major incident. One train driver died and 33 people sustained serious injuries. Emergency responders are on the scene north of London.

    What's confirmed:

    • Two passenger trains collided near Bedford.
    • A train driver was killed in the collision.
    • The crash occurred north of London.
    • Emergency workers responded to the scene.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • 33 people were seriously injured in the crash.
    • The crash has been declared a major incident.
    confidence 90%