2 trains collide north of London, U.K., police response underway

A collision involving two trains occurred on Friday about 60 miles north of London, prompting a significant response from emergency services. The British Transport Police confirmed they were responding to reports of the incident. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show the front of one train entangled with the rear of another, with both remaining on the tracks.

The East of England Ambulance Service dispatched multiple resources, including an air ambulance, to the railway south of Bedford. They urged the public to avoid the area. Transport minister Heidi Alexander expressed deep concern over the collision reports.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed crews were attending the incident on the railway just south of Bedford, reiterating calls for the public to stay clear. Train operator East Midlands Railway announced that services in and out of London would be suspended for the remainder of the day. Thameslink reported that all lines between Luton and Bedford were blocked due to an ongoing investigation into the cause of the disruption.

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