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Driver dies and nine people are in critical condition after two trains collide in the UK

Two passenger trains collided between Bedford and Luton on Friday at approximately 17:15 BST. A train driver died in the crash, and nine people remain in critical condition. Nearly 90 people were injured in the accident.

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  1. Train Driver Killed and Nine Critical After Collision Near Bedford

    Two passenger trains collided between Bedford and Luton on Friday at approximately 17:15 BST. A train driver died in the crash, and nine people remain in critical condition. Nearly 90 people were injured in the accident.

    What's confirmed:

    • Two passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday.
    • A train driver died in the collision.
    • Nine people are in critical condition.
    • The crash occurred at about 17:15 BST.
    • The collision involved the 16:40 train from Corby and the 15:50 service from Nottingham.
    • Emergency responders deployed more than 20 ambulances and six air ambulances.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The number of seriously injured people has increased to 32.
    • Twenty eight people remain in hospital.
    • Eleven people suffered very serious injuries.
    • At least 89 others were injured.
    • Almost 90 people were hurt.
    • 100 people were injured.
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