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Train Crash Kills Driver

British Transport Police open a major incident after London-bound trains collide on a public rail route, killing a driver and injuring 89 passengers

Jun 20, 1:45 AM EDT Cross-checked across 5 sources

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Two passenger trains collided near Bedford while heading to London St. Pancras, killing a driver, injuring 89 people and suspending service as officials opened an investigation.

Frame 1British Transport Police open a major incident after London-bound trains collide on a public rail route, killing a driver and injuring 89 passengers.
Frame 2British Transport Police declared a major incident about 56 miles north of London.
Frame 3Ambulance officials reported 11 very serious injuries, 22 serious injuries and 56 minor injuries.
Frame 4Both trains were heading toward London St. Pancras, where rail services were suspended.
Frame 5Emergency teams sent an air ambulance and hazardous-incident resources while police held the scene.
Frame 6Officials began investigating how two London-bound passenger trains collided outside Bedford.

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Published: Jun 20, 1:45 AM EDT
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