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UK train crash near Bedford: multiple injuries reported

Two packed trains collide near Bedford, UK, leaving multiple passengers injured. Air ambulances and emergency services rush to the scene.

UK train crash near Bedford: multiple injuries reported
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Major disruption has broken out in Britain after two trains collided, leaving several passengers with serious injuries. The incident took place near Bedford, between London’s St Pancras station and Leicester, triggering an immediate emergency response, according to a statement from East Midlands Railway. In the aftermath of the rail crash, disturbing images circulated showing passengers bloodied and lying on the floors of the carriages, as reported by The Telegraph.

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Train collision in Britain – trains were almost full at the time

Sources report that both East Midlands Railway trains were nearly full when they collided. The incident is believed to have occurred at approximately 5:15 PM, involving a service running between London St Pancras and Luton Airport, and a second train operating the route from Corby to St Pancras.

According to the same reports, the train had passed through Bedford approximately five minutes earlier before rear-ending a service that had departed Nottingham at 3:50 PM, also bound for St Pancras.

The collision caused several passengers to be thrown from their seats or knocked to the floor of the carriages, with reports of injuries and people bleeding. The precise condition and full extent of the injuries have not yet been officially confirmed.

According to The Sun, numerous ambulances rushed to the scene, while a significant police presence has been deployed as part of the emergency response. The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews are on the ground and urged the public to avoid the area until further notice.

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