One dead, several injured after passenger trains collide near London
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The East of England Ambulance Service said it had sent multiple resources to the collision site, south of Bedford to help in rescue operations.
One person has died and "a number of people have been injured" after two passenger trains collided near Bedford, north of London, on Friday, British Transport Police said.
,"A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongside colleagues from Bedfordshire Police and the local Fire and Rescue and Ambulance Services," the police said
"We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died," the force added.
According to British Transport Police, the collision happened about 60 miles north of London in the Bedford area. So far, there are no reports of casualties.
"We're responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area. We'll share more information as soon as possible," said the British Transport Police.
The East of England Ambulance Service said it had sent multiple resources to the collision site, south of Bedford to help in rescue operations. People have been asked to avoid the area.
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Transport minister Heidi Alexander has expressed her grief over the incident. Taking to X she said, “I’m deeply concerned to hear reports of the collision involving 2 East Midlands Railway passenger trains.
“I’m grateful to emergency services who are on the scene, attending to those affected.
“We’re working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to support passengers.”
Train operator East Midlands Railway said services in or out of London would be halted for the rest of the day, while Thameslink said all lines between Luton and Bedford were blocked due to a problem under investigation, reported Reuters.
One person has died and "a number of people have been injured" after two passenger trains collided on Friday near Bedford, north of London, British Transport Police said.
"A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongside colleagues from Bedfordshire Police and the local Fire and Rescue and Ambulance Services," the police force said in an update late Friday.
"We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died," it added.
