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

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.

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.

Reports suggested those on board suffered serious injuries

Lines closed between Luton and Bedford as emergency services attend scene