General · 20 June 2026

Driver dies, 89 hurt in Bedford train collision

A driver died and 89 people were hurt after two passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday afternoon. British Transport Police, the rail police, declared a major incident, with 11 people suffering very serious injuries. Passengers described the impact as 'like a bomb explosion', with some seeing 'blood everywhere' and jammed carriage doors.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 6:20

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