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UK Bedford train collision killed one with 11 very serious and 22 serious injuries
NDTV··20 Jun
NDTV reported that two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford on June 19 evening heading to London St Pancras, killing one person with 56 minor injuries and prompting a major incident declaration.
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What It Means For You
- London St Pancras services were suspended after the crash.
- Train accidents are rare but can cause severe passenger injuries.
- Investigators will determine how two trains shared the same track.
What's Happening
- Two EMR trains collided near Bedford on June 19.
- One person died and 33 were seriously injured.
- Rail Accident Investigation Branch inspectors are on site.
Rail Safety Context
- The crash involved Corby and Nottingham southbound services.
- Passengers walked along tracks after the collision.
- Britain's last fatal crash was in Scotland in 2020.
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