Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe train crash occurred on Friday evening (PA)One person died and eight individuals remain in critical condition following a devastating train collision near Bedford last Friday, where an East Midlands Railway (EMR) service struck the rear of another train. The deceased has been identified as Shaun Burton, 60, the driver of one of the trains, and over 100 people received hospital treatment, with 53 still admitted as of Monday. British Transport Police (BTP) and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have launched a priority investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident, which occurred at 5.15pm when the 4.40pm train from Corby collided with the stationary 3.50pm service from Nottingham. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander addressed the House of Commons, confirming the independent RAIB investigation and appealing for patience while urging against speculation, assuring that lessons will be learned. The railway line between Bedford and Luton is expected to remain closed for the rest of the week for recovery operations, with EMR establishing a customer care team and dedicated helpline for affected passengers. In fullBedford train crash update issued with eight people still in critical conditionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Dozens remain in hospital after fatal Bedford train collision
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe train crash occurred on Friday evening (PA)One person died and eight individuals remain in critical condition following a devastating train collision near Bedford last Friday, where an East Midlands Railway (EMR) service struck the rear of another train. The deceased has been identified as Shaun Burton, 60, the driver of one of the trains, and over 100 people received hospital treatment, with 53 still admitted as of Monday. British Transport Police (BTP) and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have launched a priority investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident, which occurred at 5.15pm when the 4.40pm train from Corby collided with the stationary 3.50pm service from Nottingham. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander addressed the House of Commons, confirming the independent RAIB investigation and appealing for patience while urging against speculation, assuring that lessons will be learned. The railway line between Bedford and Luton is expected to remain closed for the rest of the week for recovery operations, with EMR establishing a customer care team and dedicated helpline for affected passengers. In fullBedford train crash update issued with eight people still in critical conditionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
