Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss
Summary
Shaun Burton, the driver who died in a train crash in Bedford, has been named by British Transport Police. Around 100 people were injured when two trains from East Midlands Railway crashed, with 28 still in hospital, some critically ill. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is working to find out what caused the crash.Key Facts
- Shaun Burton, 60 years old, was the driver who died in the Bedford train crash.
- About 100 people were injured in the collision between two East Midlands Railway trains.
- 28 injured people remain in the hospital, with nine in critical condition.
- The accident happened near Bedford at 5:15 pm BST on Friday.
- British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are investigating the crash.
- Train services to and from London St Pancras were suspended over the weekend.
- The rail line between Bedford and Luton is expected to stay closed until June 28 for repairs and investigation.
- Passengers reported a loud impact followed by sounds of pain after the crash.
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