Driver killed in Bedford train crash named as family 'devastated'

The family of Shaun Burton, 60, has spoken of their devastation after he was killed in a train crash in Bedford on Friday. British Transport Police confirmed Burton died following the collision between two East Midlands Railway services. His family released a statement saying, "We are devastated by his loss. Our thoughts are also with those affected by this incident."

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We are devastated by his loss. Our thoughts are also with those affected by this incident.

About 100 people sustained injuries when the trains collided at 5:15 p.m. BST. Twenty-eight individuals remain hospitalized, with nine in critical condition. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is collaborating with British Transport Police to determine the cause of the crash and expects to release an update soon.

Train services have faced significant disruption since the incident. East Midlands Railway suspended services to and from London St Pancras throughout the weekend. Thameslink advised passengers to travel only if essential. Network Rail indicated that the line between Bedford and Luton would likely stay closed until June 28 to allow for repair work and ongoing investigations.

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One passenger, Brett Byatt, described the scene to BBC Breakfast, recounting how other travelers were thrown into each other after the collision. He reported hearing a "boom" followed by "shrieks and groans of pain."

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