Emergency services are responding to a serious collision between two trains near Bedford, with injuries reported and all lines through the town blocked.
Two Thameslink trains collided near Bedford during rush hour, killing one driver and injuring dozens of passengers. British Transport Police declared a major incident, and Network Rail suspended all services through the town as emergency crews responded. The crash was immediately reported by UK outlets including the BBC and The Guardian.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is expected to launch an inquiry into the collision, focusing on signaling or operational faults. Network Rail will likely keep the line closed for days while they assess damage, and updates on the injured passengers will keep the story in the headlines.
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