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Train passed red signal before fatal crash, says report

Train passed red signal before fatal crash, says report

Summary

A train driver died and about 100 people were hurt in a crash in Bedfordshire, England. Investigators said the driver went past a red signal right before the collision between two trains.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened near Elstow, Bedfordshire, at 17:15 BST on Friday.
  • Train driver Shaun Burton, aged 60, died in the accident.
  • Around 100 passengers were injured in the collision.
  • The crash involved one London-bound train hitting the back of another train.
  • The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) reported the driver passed a red signal before the crash.
  • It is unclear what warning the driver got from the automatic warning system on the train.
  • The RAIB is still investigating and will provide more details later.
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