Major disruption after Bedford train crash to continue for at least a week
Summary
A train crash between Bedford and Luton has killed one train driver and injured about 100 people. The rail line will stay closed for at least a week while engineers remove damaged trains and fix the track, with bus replacements running in some areas.Key Facts
- Two trains collided near Bedford and Luton, causing the death of one train driver.
- Around 100 people were injured, with 28 still in hospital and nine in critical condition.
- The rail line between Bedford and Luton will be closed until at least 28 June.
- Network Rail is using two heavy cranes to remove damaged trains from the tracks.
- Limited train services will run between London St Pancras and Luton, but buses replace trains between Bedford and Luton.
- Investigations are ongoing by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and British Transport Police.
- Network Rail called the crash a “tragic, isolated incident.”
- Passengers are advised to check live travel updates and only travel if necessary.
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