LONDON — British Transport Police responded on June 19 to reports that two trains had collided about 96 km north of London, near Bedford, with media and social posts indicating several people were hurt. Footage shared online appeared to show the front of one train entangled with the rear of another while both remained on the tracks.
Emergency services deployed multiple resources to the scene. The East of England Ambulance Service said it had sent ground crews and an air ambulance and urged the public to avoid the area. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed its crews were attending the railway south of Bedford and also asked people to keep away from the site.
Transport minister Heidi Alexander said on X she was “deeply concerned” by the reports. Train operator East Midlands Railway announced it would not run services in or out of London for the remainder of the day. Thameslink said lines between Luton and Bedford were blocked while the cause of the incident was investigated.
Authorities continue to work at the scene and further updates are expected as emergency crews assess injuries and clear the tracks.