The safety layers involved: a recently upgraded but not fully digitised main line

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

Lines closed between Luton and Bedford as emergency services attend scene

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.

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

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

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The fatal crash occurred outside the town of Bedford, with emergency services deploying a number of resources including an air ambulance and a hazardous incident team.

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The safety layers involved: a recently upgraded but not fully digitised main line

More than 20 ambulances, six air ambulances and specialist hazardous area response teams attended the scene in southeast England. #EuropeNews

More than 20 ambulances, six air ambulances and specialist hazardous area response teams attended the scene in southeast England. #EuropeNews