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Train Collision Near Bedford Kills One
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A deadly train collision near Bedford on Friday, June 19, 2026, sent shockwaves through the rail network as two trains heading to London St. Pancras—one from Corby, the other from Nottingham—crashed head-on. At least one person died, and multiple others were injured, some with broken bones and severe wounds, as passengers described being thrown from their seats and engulfed in smoke. Emergency crews, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene as a major incident was declared. Rail services to and from St. Pancras were suspended indefinitely, with Saturday’s schedule uncertain. The RMT union voiced deep concern over the injuries to both passengers and staff, while investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
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