Reports suggested those on board suffered serious injuries

A driver has died and passengers have been left with 'life-threatening injuries' after a train smashed into a stationary one between Luton and Bedford following a safety fault.

Two East Midlands trains have crashed into each other causing serious injuries. The incident occurred around Kempston between Luton and Bedford, at about 5.15pm.

Reports suggested those on board suffered serious injuries

Lines closed between Luton and Bedford as emergency services attend scene

British police on Friday said emergency services were responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area, north of London.