Driver killed in Bedford train crash named
Shaun Burton, 60, died after two East Midlands Railway trains collided on Friday. His family described themselves as devastated in a statement released by British Transport Police. Rail users face a week of disruption following the incident.
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The driver's age and the specific rail operator have been identified.
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Driver Shaun Burton named after Bedford train collision
confidence 95%Shaun Burton, 60, died after two East Midlands Railway trains collided on Friday. His family described themselves as devastated in a statement released by British Transport Police. Rail users face a week of disruption following the incident.
What's confirmed:
- The driver killed in the crash was 60-year-old Shaun Burton.
- Two East Midlands Railway trains collided on Friday.
- Shaun Burton's family stated they were devastated by his loss.
Still unconfirmed:
- The crash left 100 others injured.
- Disruptions to East Midlands Railway will continue into the week.
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Driver Shaun Burton identified in fatal Bedford train collision
confidence 90%Two passenger trains collided between Bedford and Luton on Friday. The crash killed driver Shaun Burton and left nine people in critical condition. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
What's confirmed:
- The train driver killed in the Bedford crash was 60-year-old Shaun Burton.
- Nine people are in critical condition following the collision.
- Two passenger trains collided between Bedford and Luton on Friday.
- UK police are probing the cause of the collision.
Still unconfirmed:
- At least 89 other people were injured in the crash.
- A total of 100 people were injured in the crash.