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Train Driver Killed in Bedford Collision
20 Jun
Summary
- A train driver died in a collision of two passenger trains.
- Eleven people sustained very serious injuries.
- Fifty-six individuals suffered minor injuries.
A fatal collision between two passenger trains occurred near Bedford, north of London, on Friday evening. One train driver lost their life in the incident, which involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services colliding on the same line around 5 pm.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with air ambulances and numerous vehicles at the scene just south of the Elstow interchange. Eleven individuals sustained very serious injuries and were transported to hospitals, while 22 others were seriously injured.
In total, 56 passengers were treated for minor injuries at the scene or in hospital. The crash caused significant disruption, with EMR trains to and from London suspended for the remainder of the day.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has deployed a team of inspectors to gather evidence. This incident follows a previous fatal train collision in mid-Wales in October 2024, the first of its kind in Britain in over 25 years.
