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Injuries reported as two trains collide north of London
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Two trains collided south of Bedford, about 56 miles north of London, resulting in multiple injuries, with emergency services responding promptly to the scene.
- The collision involved East Midlands Railway trains traveling between Corby, Nottingham, and London St Pancras, causing significant disruption and suspension of train services in and out of London St Pancras for the evening.
- Bedford hospital staff were alerted to potentially receive up to 50 injured individuals, with eyewitness reports describing severe injuries and chaotic scenes during the crash.
- Emergency services, including ambulance and air ambulance teams, urged the public to avoid the area while rescue operations continue, and government officials expressed concern and gratitude toward first responders.
- Thameslink train services via London Bridge were also cancelled due to the incident, further impacting rail travel in the region.
