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Collision of two trains north of London leaves one person dead, police say
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Two East Midlands Railway trains collided north of London around 5:15 p.m., resulting in at least one confirmed death and multiple injuries, according to police.
- The collision occurred south of Bedfordshire on lines connecting St. Pancras station in London to central England, with emergency services responding promptly.
- Witnesses described chaotic scenes including injured passengers with bandages and broken limbs, along with smoke and emergency vehicles at the site.
- Bedford hospital was reportedly alerted to prepare for up to 50 injured individuals following the accident.
- Both trains remained on the tracks after the collision, and emergency crews, including Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue, were actively managing the situation.
