Major incident declared following train collision - Bedfordshire

Officers are continuing to respond to a collision between two trains on the line in Bedford, following reports around 5.15pm today (19 June).

We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died.

A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongside colleagues from Bedfordshire Police and the local Fire and Rescue and Ambulance Services.

The collision involved two East Midlands Railway trains.

Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "We've declared a major incident and a significant emergency service response is ongoing. We're working at pace to establish exactly what's happened and will provide further information as soon as we are able to".

“Officers from British Transport Police and Bedfordshire Police are on scene with colleagues from the local authority to assist any members of the public concerned about loved ones.”