One killed and 89 injured as trains collide in Bedford near London
One person died and 89 were injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in Bedford, UK, at 5.15pm local time on Friday. Eleven victims sustained very serious injuries, prompting a major incident declaration and response from over 20 ambulances. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences and acknowledged the swift action of emergency services.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 22:29 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 22:30 UTC
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