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

Thameslink says all lines between Luton and Bedford have been blocked

Images from the scene taken by passengers show what appear to be two East Midlands Trains services that have run into one another in Bedford

A video posted on social media showed a damaged Luton Airport Express train upright on the tracks and people who appeared to be passengers sitting and standing in a field

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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.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has called on the public to steer clear of the area; media reports say the incident has resulted in multiple casualties.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has called on the public to steer clear of the area; media reports say the incident has resulted in multiple casualties.

Public asked to avoid location of incident near city of Bedford

Local media say multiple injuries reported after crash near Bedford, but emergency services did not provide details.

Media reports say multiple injuries reported, but emergency services did not provide details.

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The British Transport Police confirmed the collision

Two East Midlands Railway trains were involved, with one hitting the back of the other.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford in eastern England on Friday, with multiple people reported injured...

A major incident has been declared after two trains smashed into each other between Bedford and Luton leaving passengers injured

British transport police say they are responding to reports of a collision involving two trains about 60 miles north of London, with media reports saying the major incident had…