Emergency services rushed to the scene after two trains collided north of London on Friday, disrupting a key rail route linking central London with communities in central England.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed one person.

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

British police say they are responding to a report of a collision between two trains in the Bedford area north of London

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

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.

East Midlands Railway said in a statement that emergency services were dealing with the incident between London's St Pancras and Leicester. | World News

The British Transport Police confirmed the collision

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

British police said Friday they were responding to a report of a collision between two trains in the Bedford area north of London.

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The collision occurred in the Bedford area, according to British Transport Police.