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At least 1 killed, 89 injured after trains collide in England, British officials say

Updated on: June 19, 2026 / 9:00 PM EDT / CBS/AFP

At least 1 killed, 89 injured after trains collide in England, British officials say

TL;DR

  • One person was killed and 89 others were injured in a train collision near Bedford.
  • The deceased was identified as a railroad engineer and former union representative.
  • Of the injured, 11 had very serious injuries, 22 were seriously injured, and 56 sustained minor injuries.
  • Multiple ground and air ambulances, along with police and fire services, responded to the scene.
  • The collision involved two East Midlands Railway trains, and all lines between Luton and Bedford are blocked.
  • The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the incident, which is described as relatively rare in Britain.