NewsUK NewsTrain crashesBedford: Passengers on the tracks after high-speed trains collide LIVEUpdated 2 mins agoA major incident has been declared after two trains smashed into each other between Bedford and Luton leaving passengers injuredAt least 50 passengers have been injured after two passenger trains crashed into each other near Bedford. Multiple people have been left seriously injured in the horror smash with dozens expected to be rushed to hospital.Passengers reported hearing a 'huge bang' before the sudden crash which left passengers bloodied. It is not yet known how many people have been seriously injured but it has been reported that at least 50 casualties will be taken to Bedford Hospital following the crash.Images from the scene taken by shaken passengers show the damage on the two East Midlands Trains services that smashed into each other. Thameslink has said that all lines are blocked between Luton and Bedford as emergency services swarm the area to deal with the aftermath.Have you been affected? Email livenews@reachplc.com‌View PostView PostView PostView PostView PostToday19:59 BSTFlight track shows helicopter leaving crash sceneA flight map shows an Air Ambulance leaving the scene of the crash.An Air Ambulance H135 has been tracked by Flightradar24.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday19:51 BSTRail services from London St Pancras suspended for rest of dayEast Midlands Railway says that there will be no more services from London St Pancras today due to the collision.It stated: "East Midlands Railway services to and from London St Pancras are suspended for the remainder of service today, Friday 19 June 2026."EMR customers are advised not to attempt to travel on these routes today."Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Luton and Bedford, which is disrupting our trains on the London St Pancras/Nottingham/Sheffield and London St Pancras/Corby routes. Network Rail and the emergency services are on site actively responding to this incident."People being treated by the ambulance service(Image: Dr Peter Knapp)Today19:45 BSTRTB union says it is concerned over reports of 'serious injuries'A Rail, Maritime and Transport union spokesperson said: "We are deeply concerned by reports of a train collision between Bedford and Luton and the serious injuries sustained by on-board train staff and passengers."The thoughts of the whole union are with those affected and we continue to monitor the situation."Passengers waiting by the track following the collisionToday19:40 BSTTransport secretary 'deeply concerned' over crashTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "deeply concerned to hear reports of the collision".She wrote on X: "I’m deeply concerned to hear reports of the collision involving 2 East Midlands Railway passenger trains."I’m grateful to emergency services who are on the scene, attending to those affected. We're working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to support passengers."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday19:36 BSTPolice urge relatives 'not to travel to the scene'Bedfordshire Police is urging people worried for passengers on the trains "not to travel to the scene"."British Transport Police have confirmed they are responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area," stated Bedfordshire Police."We understand people are concerned and worried for relatives but we are advising the public not to travel to the scene and to await further updates from emergency services."Today19:25 BSTAmbulance service says it sent 'number of resources' to 'major incident'East of England Ambulance Service stated on X: "We have sent a number of resources, including air ambulance and our Hazardous Area Response Team, to a major incident on the railway south of #Bedford."We encourage people to avoid the area. Further updates will be provided in due course. Please only call 999 in an emergency."Scene after two trains collidedToday19:22 BSTPassenger tells of scene like a 'bomb explosion'A passenger has told of a scene like a bomb had exploded on his train following the collision."When I got up, I saw all the chairs everywhere... it felt like I had been in a bomb explosion," he told the BBC."I saw people's blooded face, legs looked broken... some people spitting out blood."Today19:19 BSTBritish Transport Police issue statement on collisionBritish Transport Police says it is responding to reports of an incident involving two trains."We're responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area. We'll share more information as soon as possible," stated the BTP on X.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday19:16 BST'At least 50 injured expected at Bedford Hospital'At least 50 injured people are expected to be transported to Bedford Hospital, it is being reported by The Times.Today19:15 BSTBuses will run between London St Pancras and BedfordPassengers have been advised that a bus service will be running between St Pancras and Bedford on Saturday.Thameslink states: "Buses will replace trains between London St Pancras & Bedford tomorrow, the Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 June."Also, no trains will run between London St Pancras & London Bridge / Sutton."The collision between two trainsToday19:04 BSTPassenger left with 'bloody legs' tells of 'sudden crash'A passenger says there was a "sudden crash" which has left him with "bloody legs and back impact".He has also warned "others are not good".He wrote on social media: "Train heading south from Bedford crashed at 17:12. Front of train ok, third carriage off rails. I’m ok with bloody legs and back impact. Others are not good. Sudden crash, no slowing down or horns. No warning. No explosion, just stopped instantly."Today18:59 BSTPeople tell of massive emergency service response People on social media have told of seeing a massive emergency service response."Thought something was up as the helicopter and multiple sirens have been going off in kempston," wrote one person on Facebook.Another said: "Counted 40+ emergency service vehicles heading towards the Interchange Retail Park area."Today18:55 BSTFootage 'following collision between trains'A clip has been shared on social media appearing to show a train which was involved in the collision near Bedford.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday18:53 BSTPassengers urged to stay on board trains at a haltPassengers are also being advised to remain on board trains which have come to a halt outside of stations."If you are on a train that has come to a stop outside of a station, remain on board and await further information. We know where you are and we are working on getting you back on the move as soon as possible," said Thameslink.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday18:51 BSTPassengers heading to Luton Airport advised to use alternative routePeople heading to Luton Airport are also being advised to use an alternative route."If you are travelling to Luton Airport Parkway, you will need to use an alternative route and it will take significantly longer to complete your journey. Please re-check your journey before travelling," states Thameslink.Today18:51 BST'All lines are blocked between Luton and Bedford'Thameslink wrote on X: "All lines are blocked between Luton and Bedford."This is due to a problem under investigation. More information to follow."Today18:50 BSTFire service confirms it is at scene of incident south of BedfordBedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed on social media that it is at the scene of the incident on the railway just south of Bedford."Please avoid the area," a spokesperson says.Today18:49 BSTPolice urge people to avoid area after 'incident on railway line'Bedfordshire Police wrote on Facebook: "Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident on the railway line just south of Bedford."All lines through the area have been stopped. Please check your journey before you travel and allow plenty of extra time. We are asking for people to avoid the area and we will update when we can. Thank you."‌