Two East Midlands Railway trains have reportedly collided near Bedford, with passengers sustaining serious injuries. At least 50 casualties are expected at Bedford Hospital.
Incident Details
The incident occurred around 5.15pm on June 19, involving the East Midlands Railway 3.50pm service from Nottingham to St Pancras International and the 4.40pm Corby to St Pancras service. It is thought that the Corby train crashed into the rear of the Nottingham train approximately 2.5 miles south of Bedford station, according to train-tracking websites.
Casualties and Injuries
At least 50 casualties are expected at Bedford Hospital. Passengers have suffered serious injuries, with some left 'blood covered'. The number of people injured and the severity of their injuries remain unclear at this time.
Scene and Response
Footage from the scene captured by passengers shows two East Midlands Trains services that have collided. All lines are currently blocked between Luton and Bedford. Images reveal the rear driver's compartment of the front train severely damaged with the door hanging off.
Dr Pete Knapp posted on Bluesky: 'Train heading south from Bedford crashed at 17:12. Front of train ok, third carriage off rails. I'm ok with bloody legs and back impact. Others are not good. Sudden crash, no slowing down or horns. No warning. No explosion, just stopped instantly.'
British Transport Police are responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area. Five air ambulance helicopters are at the scene, according to flight tracking data reviewed by The Telegraph.
