A train crash near Bedford in Bedfordshire on Friday is being treated as a major incident, with multiple passengers still in hospital. Reports from different outlets state that one person dies in the collision involving two East Midlands Railway trains, and that a train driver is among the fatalities. British Transport Police provide ongoing medical updates, saying eight people are currently in critical condition.
In addition to those in critical condition, dozens of injured people remain hospitalised, with one report citing 53 people still in hospital. Other sources indicate that more than 100 people receive hospital treatment following the crash. The incident prompts continued coordination between the emergency services and hospitals as patients receive care.
The exact circumstances of how the collision occurred have not been detailed in the excerpts provided, but investigations and formal updates are ongoing. The latest figures focus on the number of casualties still receiving hospital treatment and the severity of injuries for those listed as critical.
