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Injuries reported after two trains collide near Bedford

The Guardian · Jun 19, 2026, 6:11 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Video posted on social media showed a damaged purple Luton Express train.
  • Prefer the Guardian on Google Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, authorities have said, with police and other emergency services at the scene.
  • The collision, which is reported to have caused injuries, has also caused major delays to the evening commute, with lines closed between Luton and Bedford, Thameslink said.

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Video posted on social media showed a damaged purple Luton Express train. Illustration: Guardian View image in fullscreen Video posted on social media showed a damaged purple Luton Express train. Illustration: Guardian Bedfordshire Injuries reported after two trains collide near Bedford Lines closed between Luton and Bedford as emergency services attend scene

Prefer the Guardian on Google Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, authorities have said, with police and other emergency services at the scene.

The collision, which is reported to have caused injuries, has also caused major delays to the evening commute, with lines closed between Luton and Bedford, Thameslink said.

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