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UK: Two trains collide north of London, injuries reported

DW English · Jun 19, 2026, 7:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • According to media reports, the train collision occurred about 90 kilometers north of London, resulting in multiple injuries.
  • "We're responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area," the transport police force wrote on X, referring to a market town around 56 miles (90 kilometres) north of London.
  • Other emergency services also confirmed they were responding to the incident.

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According to media reports, the train collision occurred about 90 kilometers north of London, resulting in multiple injuries.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Fjl WTrain collisions are uncommon in Britain [FILE: August 12, 2022]Image: Rasid Necati Aslim/AA/picture alliance Advertisement British Transport Police announced on Friday they were responding to reports of a train collision north of London.

"We're responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area," the transport police force wrote on X, referring to a market town around 56 miles (90 kilometres) north of London.

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