Emergency services respond to a collision between two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services near Bedford. Multiple outlets report that the crash involves two trains running into each other, and that emergency crews are working at the scene. Footage and images from the aftermath show two damaged EMR trains.
Several reports say a train driver dies as a result of the collision. The number of people injured is reported as “dozens” across outlets, with the Guardian stating 89 people are injured. The reports also indicate that the incident occurs in the Bedford area, north of London.
In addition, the Guardian reports public guidance to stay away from local hospital emergency departments unless patients have a genuine emergency, reflecting efforts to manage demand on healthcare services overnight.
Authorities are continuing their response and investigations following the crash, while railway services in the area are affected.
