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2026 Bedford train collision One person is killed and 89 others are injured, including 33 seriously with nine in critical condition , after two passenger trains collide near Bedfor
Confirmed
Nine of those injured are in critical condition, and a total of 28 remain in hospital. emergency services said. The two main messages to come the authorities today have been sympathies the killed driver and a call for investigators to be allowed to do their job.
East Midlands Railway, both of whose trains were involved, said it was fully supporting the investigation. Lines between Bedford and St Pancras remain closed this weekend, British Transport Police said.
What's confirmed
- Nine of those injured are in critical condition, and a total of 28 remain in hospital.
- East Midlands Railway, both of whose trains were involved, said it was fully supporting the investigation.
What's still developing
- Nine of those injured are in critical condition, and a total of 28 remain in hospital. emergency services said.
- Lines between Bedford and St Pancras remain closed this weekend, British Transport Police said.
- The two main messages to come the authorities today have been sympathies the killed driver and a call for investigators to be allowed to do their job.
- East Midlands Railway, both of whose trains were involved, said it was fully supporting the investigation.