British Transport Police have issued an update and said that eight passengers remain in a critical condition after Friday's horror train crash which killed one and left more than 100 people needing hospital treatment18:37, 22 Jun 2026Updated 18:44, 22 Jun 2026Eight passengers are still fighting for their lives in hospital following a two-train horror crash near Bedford on Friday. In an update, British Transport Police revealed that 53 passengers are still in hospital 72 hours after the smash.‌Medics are working round the clock to support the eight passengers who are in a "critical" condition. It was confirmed yesterday that the driver of the second train died when it went into the back of another train on the line.‌The horror smash happened near Bedford at around 5.15pm on Friday, leaving 100 people injured, with 11 sustaining very serious injuries, 32 seriously hurt and 57 suffering minor injuries. Passengers described people "crying, screaming" and saw blood covered carriages after the collision.‌The British Transport Police said today: "We can confirm that eight people remain in a critical condition in hospital today (22 June), following the train crash close to Bedford on Friday evening (19 July)."Over 100 people have received treatment at hospital. 53 of those remain in hospital today and eight are in a critical condition. These numbers are changing frequently and are likely to continue to change as the week moves forward."Tragically, the driver of one of the trains was pronounced dead at the scene. Shaun Burton’s family paid tribute to the 60-year-old yesterday and are being supported by specialist officers from BTP."‌Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, and a temporary road has been built alongside the track to help with the complex recovery process.Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy from British Transport Police said: “First and foremost, the thoughts of everyone at BTP are with the driver Shaun Burton’s family and colleagues, and all those injured and affected by the collision on Friday.‌“This is a priority investigation for BTP and our experienced senior investigating officer is working closely with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch to establish the full circumstances of how this incident came to happen. We have recovered personal property from the two trains and will shortly be providing an update on how affected passengers can retrieve their belongings.“Friday evening witnessed an awful incident that presented complexities and challenges for all those who responded. I have been humbled by the actions of passengers and staff who were on the trains, and by the professionalism of our officers, the wider emergency services and partners.“The recovery operation is now underway, and work continues this week to remove the damaged trains and carriages and allow the railway to reopen.‌“Lastly, our investigation team are looking to speak to everyone who was on the affected trains at the time of the collision. I would urge anyone who hasn’t already spoken to police to get in touch with BTP."Tributes have poured in for the driver, who had been working as a train driver for seven years after switching from a career as a bus driver. Dave Calfe, general secretary of Aslef, the train drivers' union, said: "We are all heartbroken by the death of Shaun Burton which leaves a hole in the lives of his family, friends, and colleagues, which will never be filled.Article continues below"Shaun, a driver at East Midlands Railway, joined the railway relatively late in life. He loved public transport – he used to work on buses and coaches – before he became a train driver seven years ago."He was dedicated to the job, and devoted to his colleagues and enormously popular at his depot. The railway family grieves his passing; no-one should go off to work in the morning and not come home. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."