A passenger train collision near Bedford occurs at about 17:15 BST, and the driver dies, according to reports from BBC and other outlets. Police and rail investigators declare it a major incident. Multiple sources say a large number of people are injured, with figures varying by outlet as information is updated: BBC reports the driver’s death and 33 people seriously injured, while others report 89 people injured overall. Several outlets also describe passengers being hurt and some passengers recounting how the impact throws people from seats. British Transport Police are involved in the response, and emergency services attend the scene. The train incident prompts disruption and investigation into the circumstances of the collision, including how the trains came to meet. As the story develops, confirmed casualty numbers change slightly across coverage, but all sources report the same core details: the collision near Bedford, the driver’s death, and dozens of injuries, with a major incident declared.