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Two trains collide near Bedford, north of London

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2026, 6:32 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Media sources say multiple injuries reported, but emergency services did not provide details.
  • “We’re responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area,” the transport police force said on X on Friday, referring to a market town about 56 miles (90km) north of the capital.
  • The trains appeared to have remained upright on the track, according to the images posted.

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Media sources say multiple injuries reported, but emergency services did not provide details.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Trains are parked at a depot in London, UK [File: Isabel Infantes/Reuters] (Reuters)By AFP, AP and Reuters Published On 19 Jun 202619 Jun 2026British Transport Police are responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in an area north of ⁠London, with media outlets saying the major incident had resulted in multiple injuries.

“We’re responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area,” the transport police force said on X on Friday, referring to a market town about 56 miles (90km) north of the capital.

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