Nine in critical condition after deadly Bedford train crash
Bedford train crash: Police confirm nine in critical condition
A collision between two London-bound passenger trains near Bedford on Friday resulted in the death of a train driver and left nine people in critical condition, with over 80 others injured.
As of Saturday afternoon, 28 individuals remained hospitalised following the incident, which occurred when the 4:40pm service from Corby struck the rear of the 3:50pm train from Nottingham.
Initial reports indicate the crash was caused by a technical fault with the automatic warning system on the rail lines, leading to the front train stopping and the second train colliding with it.
Passengers described a devastating aftermath, with severe injuries including broken bones and profuse bleeding, and some initially feared a terrorist attack due to the force of the impact.
King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer expressed their condolences, while British Transport Police, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, and other rail authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the collision.
