Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
Summary
Two trains operated by East Midlands Railway crashed near Bedford, England, at about 5:15 p.m. on Friday. One train driver died, and about 100 people were injured, with 28 hospitalized and nine in critical condition.Key Facts
- The crash involved two trains traveling to London St Pancras.
- The collision happened near Elstow, close to the A421 and A6 roads.
- Emergency services including air ambulances and around 70 firefighters responded quickly.
- Eleven people were very seriously injured, 32 moderately injured, and 57 had minor injuries.
- British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are investigating the cause.
- Train services to and from London St Pancras on EMR were suspended over the weekend.
- The driver who died was a former rail union representative.
- Local people helped stranded passengers after the crash.
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