News · 20 June 2026

Bedford train crash kills driver, 9 critical

A train driver died and 89 people were hurt after two trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening. Nine people are in critical condition, with 28 still in hospital after the rush-hour crash. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is now investigating what caused the serious incident.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 15:47

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