Two Trains Collide Near London, Several Injured
Quick Look
- Emergency services are responding to a collision involving two trains in Bedford, north of London.
- Several people are reportedly injured, and rail services are disrupted.
- An air ambulance and hazardous area response team have been deployed.
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Why It Matters
British police and emergency services are responding to a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area, north of London, which occurred around 6:45 pm local time.
British police on Friday said emergency services were responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area, north of London.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene after the incident was reported at about 6:45 pm (local time), while authorities said further details would be released as information becomes available.
The collision, which has reportedly left several people injured, has also disrupted the evening commute, with rail services suspended between Luton and Bedford, according to Thameslink.
The East of England Ambulance Service said it had deployed “a number of resources” to the scene, including an air ambulance. A spokesperson said a Hazardous Area Response Team had also been dispatched and urged people to avoid the area, as cited by the BBC.
This is a breaking story. More details awaited.
Open Questions
- What caused the collision?
- What is the full extent of injuries?
- When will rail services resume?
