All we know as two UK trains crash – carriage ‘off rails’ and ‘not good’ injuries

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Two East Midlands Railway trains have reportedly collided near Bedford, with passengers sustaining serious injuries. At least 50 casualties are expected at Bedford Hospital

Here is everything we know on this horror incident

1. Passengers have suffered serious injuries following a reported collision between two trains near Bedford, with at least 50 casualties expected at Bedford Hospital.
2. Footage from the scene captured by passengers appears to show two East Midlands Trains services that have collided. All lines are currently blocked between Luton and Bedford.
3. The incident reportedly occurred around 5.15pm, involving the East Midlands Railway 3.50pm service from Nottingham to St Pancras International and the 4.40pm Corby to St Pancras services. It’s thought that the Corby train may have crashed into the rear of the Nottingham train approximately 2½ miles south of Bedford station, according to train-tracking websites.
4. Images reveal the rear driver’s compartment of the front train severely damaged with the door hanging off. The number of people injured and the severity of their injuries remain unclear at this time.
5. 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.”
6. British Transport Police are responding to reports of a “collision involving two trains” in the Bedford area, the force said in a statement on social media. Five air ambulance helicopters are at the scene, according to flight tracking data reviewed by The Telegraph.

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